It wasn’t really underwater. It was on a basement floor, below sea level, but not underwater. Unless everything underwater is always florescent, in which case I’m mistaken. Rachel’s idea of trying something “a little different” was certainly that – on Wednesday night, over in the New World Centre in Pudong (on the dark side of … Continue reading
Back home in the UK, one particular event always indicates the start of summer, and never mind fiddling with the clocks or the wearing of shorts. Whether early in a March heatwave or late in May’s eventual surrender to warmth, our goodbye to winter is always indicated by the first barbecue of the year. So … Continue reading
Here in Shanghai, the burgeoning music scene features bands of all ages, nationalities and styles. I’d like to think our temporary, but all-too-brief additional gave the lucky few present on Friday night something very exclusive. Moganshangrila: a band name picked from Bronwen’s suggestion of using the location where Felix and I first met (Moganshan) mixed … Continue reading
In Shanghai, people from all over the world congregate to explore, experience and be entertained by China. But Shanghai isn’t really China. It’s like somebody living in London for a year and then claiming they’ve fully experienced life in the United Kingdom. Shanghai is a cosmopolitan city, easing foreigners into life in China with its … Continue reading
(A little late with this blog entry – been a busy few weeks) Another of the things I’m going to miss in China: The incredibly friendly way in which a friend’s family can welcome you into their home as if you were a lifelong family friend, despite having met you for the first time 10 … Continue reading
Here’s a brief observation: our friend Rachel’s blog is far better than mine. But here’s by far the best thing she’s ever written: http://funkychickeninchina.wordpress.com/2013/03/09/the-saddest-thing-about-being-an-expat/ (warning – for those of a sensitive disposition, may contain swear words). Yes, a little self-indulgent. Rachel is right though; Shanghai has this weird way of making you feel comfortable and … Continue reading
ShanghaiSims 