And so it proves impossible to go more than a few days without having a curry. The venue for our first curry as semi-permanent residents was Masala Art on Dagu Road, accompanied by Tim and Sarah (Bradford). Not too bad a meal once we eventually managed to find the place… The curry made up for … Continue reading
6th April 2012: Ikea and French Bars
We think we’ve ordered a bed… We’ve certainly paid for one, but no idea if the address translated well… Or when it will arrive… Shedloads of stuff purchased in Ikea though. Evening spent in a local French bar – Citizen Bar and Cafe. Nice and relaxing way to end the first full day in Shanghai…
5th April 2012: Must shop…
“Let’s live in an unfurnished apartment”. Brilliant, apart from the weeks/months waiting for stuff to arrive. So a few hours after landing and getting keys to the house, we’re off to Carrefour to try and buy some essentials. Living the Chinese dream, we bought a toaster, kettle and hairdryer. Each one apparently the “best … Continue reading
5th April 2012: Sims Arrive in Shanghai
“Here? Here? HERE?” The two Virgin Atlantic chauffeurs seems a little concerned about our choice of destination, unwilling as they were to proceed any further down the narrow lane leading to our Shanghai house. Unloading 7 suitcases, 1 guitar, 4 bits of hand luggage (plus a little duty free) and lugging them down the … Continue reading
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