Shanghai

My maiden trip to Shanghai was slow and leisurely at first. Then as the momentum picked up, we hardly had time to take in the sights. Except the ones shown here. But generally; Nanjing Lu, I felt, is overrated. The Pudong skyline awesome but pollution was a veil of grey that hung over the city like a silken shroud blocking out the sun most times. The city has very strong French and English architecture inherited from past colonialisation that looks very elegant and majestic. We had a day to smooch around before our meetings the next day. I quickly discovered that; •The fashion available at all the stores didn't cater to my taste. •The best Xinjiang bbq lamb in skewers is just round the corner from my Charms Hotel just off Nanjing Lu. •Chinese beers are very cheap. •Chinese rice wine very drinkable and it leaves a very pleasant aroma on the breath. •Touts, pimps and prostitutes rampant.