Ni hao! It’s almost 11:30 Shanghai time right now, and I’m exhausted after a long day on my feet. So I’m not going to write much in this post; I’m just going to post some pics instead. We went to a university campus today and played ball and then went out to eat with some new friends. After that we spent the evening at something called English Corner. It’s a square in the university where people from all over the city come to practice their English. It’s something that’s done every night. If you’re a native English speaker then you’re in high demand, for obvious reasons. So we all made lots of friends and acquaintances. It was very exciting and the people here are just incredible.
With that said, here’s some pics! The first set is from the campus. It’s very beautiful and quiet. It’s amazing how you can be right in the middle of all the hustle and bustle of Shanghai (and it is very noisy) and then step just a few hundred feet into the campus and it all fades away. I could definitely go to school here!
Oh, and English Corner is held at the base of the statue of Chairman Mao. I say that to give you guys some perspective on where we were. The basketball games were held in an open court just a few hundred meters away.
And these two pics are from an authentic Chinese Pizza Hut. Mmmm mmm good. Just like America, actually, with a few additions to the menu. The pizza and spaghetti was just like home, though. Oh, and their uniforms were really cool!
And now for some pics of the games. Oh! Before I give the pics of the games, though, I remembered one special pic that I would be very remiss for not posting. It deserves special attention.
This, ladies and gentlemen, readers and family, is a picture of some of the stars of our basketball team. Amazing, isn’t it?
And, finally, here are a few pics from the Chinese restaurant that we ate supper at. They also had cool uniforms, not to mention AWESOME food! I asked the two girls at the entrance of the restaurant if I could take their picture, and I’m pretty sure they said no. But they stood their and smiled so I took their picture anyway. They didn’t yell at me, so I guess it’s all good.
And with that, folks, I’m calling it a night and getting some sleep!
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Josh, I am really enjoying the pictures, especially the ones of you, of course. It looks as if you are having a great time. Will you stay in the city, there, the whole trip? I wonder if they have quilt stores in the city, there? HmMMMMMM.
Love, you, and I am so glad you are having a great time.
MOM