After traveling for nearly 23 hours our group has arrived in Shanghai safe and sound. The trip was great and I got to get to know some of the fellow teachers a bit more. What else are going to do on a 16 hour flight. We flew directly from Atanta to Shanghao on a 777 run by Delta. It is a bit surreal to back in Shanghai so quickly. I just left here two months ago with my Fulbright group.
Once we arrived and cleared customs we retrieved our bags and then took the Maglev bullet train from the airport to the city. The speed of the train topped out at 268mph. It took us seven minutes to go over thrity miles.
The Maglev bullet train
After the bullet train we took a very crowded subway to downtwon area of Shanghai to go up in the TV tower and get some great views of the city. Afterwards we ate some diner at a river restaurant. We checked into the Astor House Hotel (Link to their Website). This hotel has a great deal of history and is one of the oldest buildings in Shanghai.
After getting settled I went with a couple of other teachers to explore the area. We eventually found our way to Nanjing Road, one of the busiest shopping streets in the world (Link to wikipedia site about the area). I took some video and plenty of pictures so check them out. Links at bottom of the page.
Shanghai has a pretty amazing and wild history. Things here really stopped hopping (both good and bad) when the Europeans moved into the area. Here is a link to an article about what exactly a "concession area" is.
Link to article about the history of Shanghai. (you will have to log onto to Encyclopedia Brittanica to see the article)
I have uploaded multiple photos and videos from the day.
Shopping on Nanjing Rd in Shanghai
Traffic in Shanghai at night
Click for a link to a photo album of the first day in Shanghai.
5 comments:
May we be the first to say that we've read your blog and enjoyed it immensely. We look forward to our (vicarious) adventures.
It was a beautiful day here in Erie, PA. Unusually warm (82) and sunny. Your (91+) Grandma organized a family picnic to welcome us back to Erie.
Your Finnish sister, Paivi and Noora arrived safely from Helsinki, drove straight here to Erie from Detroit. They're riding with Donna and I to Memphis tomorrow. They wish you were there, but are excited for your present venture.
Love,
Mom and Dad
PS-Hahahahahaha, I got to help unpack boxes. And youuu didn't. -Keri
PS Your Grandma didn't "just" organize the picnic, she cooked most of the food.
Hi
I have a question about the bullet train.How fast can it go?What does it look like?It looks very cool to ride in.Is it 13 or more hours later there?
TAKE CARE
Catherine O.
Hi,
Do you know Shields T. ? If you do I'm her yonger sister.Do you like China? How long have you been in China?My Grandmother has been to China.Do you like China's food?I also can not belive you ate a seahorse. Ann DouglasS T.4TH
Hey Mr.Stephany,
What movie star did you see?I would't eat the sehorse. By the way what did it taste like? What is your favorite thing so far? How was it to meet the students in China? I really liked litening to your funny videos. You should put one on utube.
Caroline C-4th
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