Sunday, August 30, 2009

Old Town

Today, we set out to explore Old Town Shanghai. Highlights included the Yu Gardens Bazaar (a series of little streets lined with stores), the Huxinting Tea House, the Temple of the City God (built in 1403), and the Nan Xiang dumpling restaurant, where we happily waited in line for over an hour for our take-out order of 16 steamed soup dumplings. Though crowded and a bit touristy, it was a great day and I'm sure we'll be back for more. In the meantime, here are some of the pictures we took: http://www.flickr.com/photos/41697057@N04/sets/72157622059241569/ - enjoy!

4 comments:

  1. Shanghai dumplings! That's what I'm talking about!

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  2. I love all the "pink" in Old Town. Thanks for sharing the awesome photos and that great menu...what a banquet. Did you meet a lot of American teachers?

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  3. What an amazing adventure you are having! Thanks for letting us feel a part of it with these great pictures. I especially love the crysthanamum tea with the blue china and the vines of peacock feathers & butterflies between the buildings. Check out the Starbucks in the pic after the "Bridge of the Turnings", a little bit of home:) Lets go online when you have some time. Have a terrific start to your week ahead. The kids are coming, the kids are coming!!!! xoxo Mom

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  4. So fun to "see" you yesterday online Jeff, sorry we missed you Carrie. Maddie talks often about how you guys are in China...it's funny to hear. Love the pics and stories, they help me not miss you so much. Carrie...any plans on how to celebrate your birthday? Hope it's awesome. Hugs and Kisses.

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