This city is booming. Not only in population growth but culturally, financially and in every other facet of modern society. I had the great fortune of having a local friend, Shelly, show me and some friends around her city. I really enjoyed my time here and the opportunity to learn about this fascinating culture. It is amazing how perceptions can be so affected by simply going and experiencing a people in their own country. In the end they want what every American wants, a good life with the ability to make their own decisions for themselves and families. Something that I take for granted.
I plan to return to visit the Great Wall, Beijing and the other amazing sites in China.
Starting the trip at the American Airlines lounge
American Airlines lounge
This was a mall that was nothing but a food court next to my hotel
My room
The lobby of my hotel
Shelly taking me out to dinner
Place we went to eat Bi Feng Tang
Chinese mushrooms
The plate on the left is chicken feet
This was my favorite dish of the evening, dumplings.
This was pork
View of the restaurant
Walking through a new "European" section of Shanghai
The Polanco of Shanghai
This area of China is called, "The New World" and it certainly feels different than what you would think of Shanghai and China
Cool looking streets
Enjoying the evening...even after being on a plane for 14 hours!
There was a band (far at the end) that played American 70s, 80s and 90s music...quite entertaining
Shelley and I enjoying the evening
Salud!
Shelley took me to a salsa club for the evening. It was a great first night in Shanghai.
Street food, this is pigeon.
Entering the metro stop near the hotel
Shelley is taking me and some friends on a city tour
Great friends make the day even better
Shelly showing me tea sold in pop machines
Great day with some great people!
Standing in front of the Pearl Tower
Sally and I enjoying the day
Amazing growth in China...25 years ago this was farmland!
Hooters has arrived in China!!!
Great friends
View of the Haungpu River
Another view of the river
Life is good
Famous hotel
Sally showing off the city
Having some coffee to warm up
Real bubble tea!!
Guy cooking street food on a motorcycle
Not sure what he is selling
Still growing and expanding
Walking towards the ferry
Chinese fast food
Chinese people enjoying their day
Boiled egg that is dipped in tea....errrr not so good
Taking the ferry across the river
Entering the west side of the city
Walking the Bund
Good looking group from 4 different country's!
Amazing day!
What a lucky guy I am!
Sally enjoying the view!
Ricardo pointing the way
Great looking pair of ladies
Another famous hotel
This is how people "traditionally" read newspapers
Apple has arrived
Sally on the subway
A bit crowded
Interesting way of opening up a Pepsi can
Chinese food....for real
Dumplings...this is the best meal I had in China
Illegal movie store
Looks pretty good to me
Awesome shopping district!
Shelley showing us the map of the area
Winding down the day
This store lets you write a letter to yourself and they will mail it many years later. They can hold the card for you up to 30 years!!!!
Jellyfish for sale
Walking up to a storefront. These stores used to be people's homes.
Simply awesome place to visit!
Ladies enjoying the day
Two good looking latinos
Front door of a former residence
Going to our dinner during the Lantern festival
The city looked great for this festival. The following photos are more scenes of this celebration.
Amazing place and time to be here
Friends at a club the last night in Shanghai
Having a great night out
Walking around the People's Square after a great meal
Walking the streets of Shanghai during the Chinese New Year
Doing some shopping with friends
Enjoying a great meal
Walking the streets of Shanghai
Walking through the new downtown
Trying to get money out of an ATM is no easy task in China
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