Too cute. We all know that Chinese people love their pandas but this seriously takes things to the next level. Perhaps if you took a little sneak peek below, you would've seen some unusual looking pandas. Look again. They are not pandas. *all gasp* For the past two years, researchers at China's Wolong National Nature Reserve have been working to reintroduce giant panda Caocao and her cub Taotao . . .
Happy Bubble
The last few days have been a burst of excitement for three primary reasons: 1. My first week-long public holiday - bliss! There seemed to be a China swap where all the city-dwellers went travelling and the country-folk all came to Shanghai. Masses and masses of them. Yes, it was a myriad of colours, patterns and smelly toilets with long lines. 2. Endless eating, nougat, coffee, pineapple . . .
Good Catches
No, I did not go fishing on my week off. I am unsure of whether it is even possible to catch (edible) fish in Shanghai. By good catches*, I am simply referring to my net of Perth people that I just put up in my 'study' today. Just note that my study is really just a wooden desk on a slightly elevated area in my room. Just like my 'room' in Sydney was really just a little section of the living . . .
Yet Another
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!! Yes, China seems to have two for some reason. "Qixi Festival aka the Night of Sevens aka Chinese Valentine’s Day is Thursday, August 23rd. While the festival used to be associated with getting married, these days, it’s more like a second Valentines Day. According to legend, if it rains during this holiday, it means that this couple that were separated by a Goddess are . . .
China Post #1
I have a confession. This post has actually already been posted previously (on the 14th of August to be exact). Shock horror. But it's my first proper China post so please pretend I never told you and just continue reading, pretending that it's fresh new material. Much appreciated. Here it goes. The enormity of the move to China hadn't really hit me. I'd already moved to Sydney and had my crazy . . .