Shanghai

 Oh, how I’ll miss you, Shanghai. Xoxo 

Random thoughts

So many emotions this week. I’m happy to return to America, and of course, sad to leave China and all the wonderful friends I’ve made. The little weird things are making me happy these days such as the weird smells, the cute little kids getting out of school, the man walking around on the street in his underwear, the little kids on the mopeds, the crazy driving, the never ending sound of the horns honking, the crazy locked stares, the pushing in the subway, etc… I will certainly miss this place. “Mmmm China”

It’s one thing to learn about culture shock but experiencing is strange. It wasn’t drastic for me, but I think it was certainly present. So now, I’m curious about the reverse culture shock as I return to the states. I wonder how I’ll adjust, if I’ll feel awkward and out of place, what habits have I picked up?, will it be obvious?, or will I even receive reverse culture shock?

War Museum in Nanjing

1937- The Japanese invaded Nanjing, China- then the capital of the Republic of China. China estimates that 300K civilians and soldiers were brutally slaughtered. This estimate was developed from the burial records and eye witnesses of the massacre. This museum was truly powerful!!

Shanghai Auto Museum

The museum was pretty good. It was large, well maintained, and a decent amount of cars.