And it begins







Every cab always has a driving app on but like us they don’t always follow the advice 
 The first few days in Shanghai are a chance to get acclimated to the time zone, the food and babies. Some of my initial impressions are how clean and quiet a city of 24 million can be.  There are people all over the city whose job is to hand sweep and they do a great job. Hundreds of people pass by but in electric cars and electric mopeds which are not only quiet, but clean as the air is not filled with gas and diesel fumes. Also they don’t honk their horn every indiscretion and there appear to be many.   

Largest train station I’ve been in
Trying to get us to all sit together

Early am outing is with Zongda across town to the rail station to work out an issue with ticketing for the trip down to visit his parents and friends. Though the trip was unsuccessful I enjoyed seeing new places and talking with Zongda.  

The people have faith, the country has strength, and the nation has hope

Red letter’s translation 

Always…Always watching 

  With a 21/2 and an infant every outing involves military precision. After the afternoon nap, we head out to the Bund, a historic icon in the city, and a tour of the pedestrian shopping area. 

   Returning to the apartment we enjoyed one of Zongda’s homemade meals. After the kids headed off Sheri and I took a walk around the neighborhood to get some exercise and coffee for the morning. How very hard the nice girl in the coffee shop worked on our translation apps to make it happen 

The rotunda of a hotel in the Bund area And a close-up of the metal
picture

Zongda is a very involved caring Dad
Just going out for milk can be challenging

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