Tianzifang Originally posted 31st January 2015
There are parts of Shanghai that remind me of my childhood – travel on the metro costs 40p…….more
Some Surprising Things Originally posted 27th January 2015
Today I went off to Shanghai’s IKEA. We move into our apartment tomorrow and we haven’t bought anything……more
The Shanghai Museum of Arts and Crafts Originally posted 27th January 2015
A trip back to the French Concession today – this part of the city was run by the French – the buildings are only three or four stories high………more
Medical Examination Originally posted on 26th January 2015
In order to convert our temporary visa into a year’s long work visa for Richard and hangers-on…….. more
The Jade Buddha Temple Originally posted on 25th January 2015
I set off this morning with the intention of visiting the Jade Buddha Temple, but I got side-tracked……. more
The North Bund Originally posted on 23rd January 2015
Today’s task was relatively simple – go and get the classic picture of Shanghai to head up my blog………more
Central Shanghai Parks Originally posted on 23rd January 2015.
Fuxing Park is a good place to visit on a Sunday morning, as in Richard’s insensitive words “all the fruitloops are out in force”. The park is…..more
Arrival in Shanghai Originally posted 22nd January 2015.
Neither of us had slept on the 11 hour flight from London, so we arrived at Shanghai Pudong airport at 9.30 am somewhat bleary-eyed………more
Pearls From The Orient 
Your adventurous spirit extends to your food. I wouldn’t have been nearly as adventurous and would have arrived with a case of baked beans!
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I would have needed at least 10 suitcases. You sound so organised and intrepid!
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What a great start, it sounds amazing (apart from the whole medical bit!) and so much to kreep you busy Natalie. Perhaps you will return as a florist! Glad you are settled. I am sure the blog will wet our tastebuds to get out there ASAP!
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