2.10.2008

Shanghai

I just got home from 5 days in Shanghai. I am dirty, cold and tired. Chinese New Year in China is crazy and I recommend it. Its a city with such extreme poverty and lavish elegance in the same place. Far more than anywhere else I have been. Leesa, Denise and I had a great time together. We laughed a lot and made fun of each other constantly, which is what we do. Poor Leesa was sick all last night and today with the flu and felt terrible the whole way home. We stocked her with barf bags and drugs, so hopefully she feels better tomorrow.

I am so glad to be back in Seoul, which I call home now I guess. We met so many people in Shanghai. Of course everyone asks where everyone is from when traveling. Our answer: "Canada. But I live in Korea." It felt so weird, but I decided that my favourite possession is my passport. I learned a lot about China and its history. Wikipedia, amongst several other websites are banned there. And Mao is still a hero to many.

That all for now, because I need to go scrub every inch of my body in the shower.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Glad to hear it was a good trip.Will you post photos or were those banned as well.

Dad

Anonymous said...

So glad you made it home safely! Can't wait to hear more stories.

Anonymous said...

oops... mima

Anonymous said...

Heard there was a fire at an historical building and near the market. Is that near you?

Anonymous said...

Heard there was a fire at an historical building and near the market. Is that near you?

Anonymous said...

Dad Did an opps too!