tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83737497628102911502024-03-12T18:22:18.004-07:00Lamb Family in ShanghaiLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18040735918489597097noreply@blogger.comBlogger124125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8373749762810291150.post-75022788987558022252015-06-29T21:06:00.001-07:002015-06-29T21:06:32.375-07:00Buddy's blog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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The annual dog-eating festival is taking place in Yulin. This time of year, my brothers and sisters are sometimes stolen from their homes and sold to illegal traders. It's the worst time of year to be a dog in China. I know that the meat is mixed with lychees(?) and lots of spices. Then cooked into a hot pot stew. Supposedly, eating the meat gives people strength and stamina. Truly barbaric. </div>
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The Yulin area is an autonomous region in southwestern China. Beijing does not make the local laws there. Every year dogs are smuggled into Yulin from other parts of China including Shanghai. Don't they know that dogs are "man's best friend"???<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Speaking of barbaric, I thought only dogs were allowed to pee on the street? I've seen so many humans pee on the street here, in the bushes, the lawns, against walls. They can at least use a toilet.</span><br />
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Katie, she who is the puppy Lamb, is talking about getting another dog! She wants a little muffin-like dog/thing but I know how I can change her mind. I will put on the sad face. Not hard to do since I suffered a major injury last week. Someone, <i>you know who you are,</i> closed the door on my tail. My precious tail. My regal, proud, fluffy, shwisshy, tail. Now 'tis bent. </div>
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I went to the doctor and they tried examining me. I wouldn't let them get near me no matter how much they tried. I squirmed and twisted. The last time they tried to take my temperature in the "you-know-where" and I wasn't about to let that happen. So MomLucy let them give me a shot, she said it was a sedative. All I know is it was AWEsome! I started to dream of fields, and gravy, and unicorns, and pizza, and catching squirrels, and bacon. Then I woke up and my tail had a bald spot. Bastards.</div>
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Now I wear the cone of shame. </div>
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Soon I will be leaving China. I will be returning to my old home with my humans. I hope my backyard still smells like me. I want to chase birds, sleep on the forbidden couch, bark at the mailman,….good times. </div>
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I hear I will be flying cargo. Is that like business class? I think so. </div>
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<br />Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18040735918489597097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8373749762810291150.post-30470969782886704032015-06-23T08:06:00.001-07:002015-06-23T08:06:24.741-07:00Only in Shanghai…a very random selection..<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I'm not sure what the Hooters girls are doing. Maybe tai chi? YMCA? Hmmm…<br />
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Emily & I went on a "Gangster Tour" of Shanghai. We walked to many historical old buildings that were part of Shanghai's criminal past, most involving opium trade. We also went to the shooting range and took an archery lesson and were able to shoot a rifle on an indoor range. Really a fun day.<br />
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I thought this was really interesting. These cigarette are from Singapore. The package has a picture of a jailed man (with cigarette bars) and also a young child with a breathing mask on. I'm sure this is to remind the smoker of the dangers of cigarettes. But the name of the brand is "Long Life". Totally mixed messages.<br />
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This is something we see all the time, and this is a mild example of loading styrofoam for recycling. <br />
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Ok, I was with my friend Yumi and we saw this sign in front of a small coffee bar. A Russian girl was buying a drink and we asked her what she had. She said she always has the coffee with salted cheese. She spoke perfect Mandarin and English with a Russian accent! So Yumi had one, but unfortunately it was not so good. I thought it would be tangy like a yogurt drink, but it was really just salty. <br />
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One of the best things about Shanghai is Sherpa. Sherpa is a restaurant food delivery service that you can order online. You place your order and the food is at your home in 45 minutes or less. No tipping and the prices are all the same as the restaurant. There is a very small delivery fee if you order after 6:00pm. I know they have versions of this back home, but Sherpa really is the best. They will also bring you cocktails from the restaurant, and beer and wine. Chris and I were walking through the old area in Puxi, and came across this Sherpa driver convention. This must be where their main office is. The drivers were all chatting, some were having their scooters repaired as well. There were over a hundred bright orange Sherpa scooters. <br />
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Yes, even in Shanghai if I have a really expensive car I am allowed to park like a jerk.<br />
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A friend saw this while sitting in traffic. A child held out the car window to pee. Gross, but not at all shocking. Ugh. <br />
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Oreos are a big deal here. I think Asia is their biggest market. They also have green tea flavor, and Oreos that are layered with chocolate wafers instead of cookies. <br />
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Cinnaswirl is taste of home! You can buy mini or regular size with different amounts of icing. Loved by the Lamb girls for sure, and their parents too.<br />
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The portion size of soft drinks here is much smaller than back home. No big gulps here.<br />
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This is actually a new thing here in Shanghai. Gold London-style taxis. They charge more, but they are clean and very eye-catching. Anything gold is very popular here. Gold iPhones, gold wedding dresses, gold jewelry, gold rice cookers - and now gold taxis.</div>
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One of Chris' coworkers gave this to him after Chinese New Year. It is very common for people to give a sample of food from their hometown as a gift when they return. The girls could not watch as we opened the packet, they kept thinking of Marvel our bunny friend. <br />
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Bad behavior hall of shame. No problem son, you can ride your scooter inside Starbucks. Go ahead and do countless laps on the hardwood floor. No one minds. <br />
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Really taxi driver, go ahead and pull over and pee. Thanks for going behind the shrubs and not just on the wall in front of school. Appreciate it. <br />
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I totally don't mind you lady clipping your finger nails as you sit next to me on the Subway. Please do continue to flick them off your hand bag in my direction. Why would I think that was disgusting. <br />
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<br />Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18040735918489597097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8373749762810291150.post-63331403615330175152015-03-01T17:09:00.001-08:002015-03-01T17:09:39.729-08:00Things I saw in Shanghai this week (shopping)Chinese New Year celebrations are almost over, and things are getting back to normal. We are slowly settling into our regular routines. Chinese New Year celebration is also called Spring Festival and marks the change in seasons. It's been along gloomy winter and we are so ready for Spring to come. <br />
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Shopping at Carrefore is challenging at the best of times…but just before a holiday, it's like the wild west. So much pushing, yelling, crying and screaming. And that was just me.<br />
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But some seasonal delicacies start showing up. I posted this online and no one could tell me what it was. My Mandarin teacher was able to read the signs. She explained that a cow has four different bladders and some are actually attached to the esophagus. Here they were all piled on crushed ice in plastic bins. There was also a pair of scissors so customers could shear off the amount they wanted, and have it weighed. Not sure how it is actually cooked. Hmmm.<br />
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Sea Cucumber and Pigs' Feet Ligaments. Sea Cucumber I understand, I usually see them dried and in a glass case, but these were fresh. In Traditional Chinese Medicine they're supposed to be a male enhancement - eeew. I would think the Pigs' Feet Ligaments would be really tough and chewy. But now that I think of it, eating Sea Cucumber is like chewing on rubber bands as well. <br />
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This store was at the IFC Mall, really high end and pricey mall that includes a Prada store, Gucci, etc. <br />
I thought this was a jewelry store on first glance, but it actually only sold hair clips, hair ties, hair bands, etc. The fur hair scrunchie in the window was 2400 rmb, the same as $392.00!! <br />
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Emily at the Apple store, dreaming of a new Macbook Air. Dream on Emily. Dream on.<br />
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<br />Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18040735918489597097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8373749762810291150.post-29118525452422327352015-02-08T17:14:00.001-08:002015-02-08T17:14:32.285-08:00Xi Nian Kuaile, Happy Year of the Lamb! Chinese New Year celebration is in full swing here. The girls have a school assembly on Friday, and are off for a week. Chris has had several work parties. I know I have mentioned it before but Chinese New Year is a very big deal. This is the longest vacation many Chinese take all year, and they save and look forward to it. Traditionally, this is the time people return to their hometowns and visit family and friends. The week before Chinese New Year is the largest migration of people in the world. Every year there are stories of hoards and hoards of people in train stations, airports and bus terminals. <br />
Some people travel for days to get to their destination. It is a custom to bring food and gifts to your family, so there are lots of packaged food and dried meats for sale. Say, if you are meeting your boyfriend's family, you should bring whisky and a carton of cigarettes to the father. If you are meeting your girlfriend's mother, you should bring her a box of chocolates or dried sausages or duck. Everything should be in gold or red packaging for good luck. There is a lot of pressure for young people to show up with a boyfriend or girlfriend. If you don't, the entire family will spend the holiday questioning you, and trying to seek out someone else in the village to make a match. There is always a story on the internet about someone who "rents" a boyfriend or girlfriend to bring home. They just don't want to hear it and they know it's coming. <br />
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Emily and I went to YuYuan Garden yesterday. So many Chinese New Year items! We were looking for the fabric market that was nearby, Emily wanted to buy some yarn. The area was full of stalls and shops that sold only one thing per store. There was a rubber band store, a shoe insole store and nylon knee-hi store. We finally found the yarn store. Oddly enough, the yarn store also sold slippers. </div>
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And of course, lots of Chinese New Year decorations. And lots of customary red envelopes to give out to those who helped you this year: the ayi, doorman, driver, etc. If the new year is the same Chinese animal as the year you were born, than it is considered your "golden" year. This means it can be momentous for you, in either good or bad ways. To protect yourself, you need to wear red undergarments all year. Really. </div>
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Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18040735918489597097noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8373749762810291150.post-19965908727524998342015-01-28T01:03:00.002-08:002015-01-28T01:03:36.029-08:00Things I saw this week in Shanghai<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In the last year or so, there have been attacks by separatist Uygurs aimed at the Chinese government. The Uygurs are natives in the Xinjiang region of China, the furthest Northwest of the country. They are bordered by Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan. Many of the Uygurs do not consider themselves to be part of China, and have maintained their own language and culture. China considers Xinjiang to be part of China, and have enforced Mandarin as the official language, and Chinese government rule. The Uygur fighters have a history of being great horsemen and great swordsmen. Sort of like in the old Sinbad or Aladdin movies. So when the Uygurs launch a terrorist attack, often it is with knives. There was an attack on a busy rail station last year, and many people were killed in random knifings. Really terrible. So now, there are restrictions on knife purchases at the large grocery / department stores. But if you go to a high-end expat market, you can buy knives without any problem. I guess the government doesn't feel the foreigners are a risk<br />
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Street maintenance workers make their own brooms. <br />
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These celebrities are huge in China. <br />
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Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18040735918489597097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8373749762810291150.post-80179805553084571932015-01-28T00:48:00.001-08:002015-02-01T15:44:38.642-08:00Family Reunion in Florida & returning to Shanghai We took our yearly home leave in December 2014. We flew to Florida to visit Chris' parents Gloria & Reg, and had a full Lamb family reunion. Chris' sister Robin and her family joined us and it was the first time we have all been together since our wedding.<br />
Spending time with Chris' niece and nephew was such a treat - they are both such nice young people, not kids anymore. Emily and Katie loved being around them both. Although we live in Shanghai and haven't seen everyone in such a long time, it's nice feeling the welcome only family can bring. It made us both realize how much we miss everyone, and also how much we actually like being around our families.<br />
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Nana & Papa drove the girls around their compound one afternoon. They saw this alligator in the pond. Not something we see in Shanghai!<br />
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And of course, there was a trip to Universal Studios and Disney World. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter was really impressive, the best things at Universal by far. We met up Chris' sister Robin and her family there as well.<br />
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We were also able to spend a short two days in California, before finally heading back to Shanghai. We toured schools (4 in one morning!), and had dinner with the Hayashi side of the family. The highlight was seeing our neighborhood friends the final night we were in the US. Everyone made us feel so warm and welcomed. <br />
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I have been warned by people who have returned home after long stays overseas that the transition back to the US is harder than expected. Some families return feeling like they don't belong in their old place anymore, and they don't fit in. But I feel really good about it. I can't wait to be back in Pasadena and get re-acquainted with the city and get involved in the community. We are only in Shanghai for seven months more, and after May it will all be about getting ready to come home. Although being here has been great in so, so many ways, after this last trip back I am feeling homesick. We are starting our countdown!<br />
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<br />Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18040735918489597097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8373749762810291150.post-30940256869124517512015-01-19T18:13:00.006-08:002015-01-28T01:04:20.520-08:00Visiting Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disney Sea<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I have been told that the Tokyo Disney parks were hands-down the most impressive, and I gotta say I know why. Tokyo Disneyland is over 30 years old and looks like it opened yesterday. Tokyo DisneySea is the most expensive theme park ever built anywhere and it shows. If you have unending resources to make everything as perfect as possible, then you get Tokyo Disney Sea. We came mid-October, and the park was decorated for Halloween. Lots and lots of guests come in costume (which they do all year round), they coordinate their outfits, and really put time into matching looks, hair, accessories, etc. I understand that it's an even bigger costume party on Halloween itself. Chris said some guests' costumes outdo the Disney characters themselves. In Japan, going to the Disney parks is serious business. </div>
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Tokyo Disney sea has different "lands": Mysterious Island, American Waterfront, Arabian Coast, Mermaid Lagoon, Lost River & Port Discovery. </div>
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Duffy the Disney Bear is a thing here. The story goes that Mickey Mouse was going on an ocean voyage, and Minnie gave him a stuffed bear named Duffy to keep him company. Somehow (Disney?) Duffy came to life, and now has his own adventures. Duffy has a stage show here that explains who he is and also introduces his friend Gelatoni who is a painter and a cat. This all seemed like marketing to me, ways to get people to buy more merchandise, etc. But both Duffy and Gelatoni are so big here they have their own stores, including lots of different costumes to dress them in. All the children and young women we saw had Duffy or Gelatoni doll with them. Really. They did. Since I only can handle Katie buying a few outfits (!) for her Duffy and Gelatoni, she made their Halloween costumes on her own. </div>
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Chris has been so busy at work, constantly putting out fires, adjusting to developments in real time. The Shanghai Disneyland project has been more challenging than anyone initially thought. Everyone here is working harder than they imagined, and all are working longer hours than they would back in Glendale. I think he is doing his best & hardest job right now. </div>
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I have said this before, but this is why it is so important for us to take vacations when we can. It's nice to be out of the noise and pollution of Shanghai even for a short time, and to realize the greatest benefit of being in Asia is the opportunity to travel. We have taken a few trips recently - in October to Tokyo and December to Florida and California. While in Tokyo we visited sites in the city the first few days. We went to Asakusa Shrine and Tokyo Sky Tree. And of course because we were in Japan, we ate really, really good food.</div>
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Asakusa Temple was really beautiful and there was a marketplace full of food stalls and small gift shops behind. There was a man roasting rice crackers, and a shop making Imagawa Yaki shaped like fish, filled with sweet beans. <br />
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Tokyo Sky Tree is the tallest tower in the world and the second tallest building after the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. There is a point where you call look down through the glass floor and it's really dizzying. The day was clear and we could see Disneyland from way up high. The people who worked there were so organized. An exact number of people were lined up each time for the elevators, and escorted to the observation area. Like clockwork. </div>
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My parents were even able to join us for a few days, they were in Japan visiting friends and relatives. They even took the girls out for a day, and spent way too much money on arcade games. But it was nice to see them and special for them to be with us in Japan.<br />
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One day we went to Akihabara which is the area of Tokyo known for electronics, everything anime and cosplay. We went into McDonalds for lunch and it was so strange. The dining area was full of single men, looking at phones, sleeping or staring into space,..and it was completely silent. No one talking, no kids, no piped in music, nothing. I've been in libraries that were louder. I've been told that sometimes in Japan people lose their jobs, and cannot face their families. So they pretend to go to work everyday and sit in places like this for hours. We were uncomfortable talking to each other, we just quietly ate and got the heck outta there. <br />
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We walked in-and-out of lots of shops in Akihabara. Some cater people that liked to dress in costume, also video & model making stores. Things that I could imagine seeing at ComicCon. Chris and Katie wanted to check-out a "maid cafe". Emily and I thought it sounded strange, so we went to Tokyo Hands. Tokyo Hands is the largest office supply and craft store chain in Japan, and we went to the flagship store in Shunjuku. It's six floors and really fantastic. So Japanese - everything lined up perfectly and organized, all the specific types of pens, markets, model kits, etc. We wanted to check-out the Halloween section and were not disappointed. China does not celebrate Halloween so much, but Japan is really into it. We were able to find everything we needed for Emily's costume in one place. I think Emily and I made the better choice coming to Tokyo Hands. Chris and Katie said the maid cafe was a little weird and awkward. Girls dressed as maids serve you, but they are like "Anime" maids, lots of make-up, chunky shoes, hair attachments, short petticoat skirts. I know in Japan it's a thing, but still cringe-y.<br />
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Due to circumstances beyond my control, I find myself in Witness Protection. I am living a life in hiding. Whaddayagonnadoaboutit? When it came time to put some space between me and some former associates, I needed to look out for #1. I had myself a few run ins with some of the under class. The lack of respect to a bunny of my stature, well, in the old neighborhood, you woulda gotten yourself "disappeared". Shanghai is no place for a bunny that ain't got no connections. Lemme tell you, ammiright?<br />
So I recently finds myself in a situation, cornered and approached by some local goons. They must've been 'bout 8-9 years old, and mean looking. They put the squeeze on me (literally) and started pulling my ears. My ears! No respect. So when a nice schoolteacher took pity and rescues me, I turns on the charm. Made myself look cute and pathetic. What can I say, I still got it. She fell for it. She took me home and made me her "pet". Ha ha. So for the time being, I lay low. Gotta sweet gig over at the school. All I gots to do is eat, rest, hang out and look adorable. The kids, they gimme whatever I want. It's a piece of cake. They even gave me a civilian name - Marvel - can you believe it? If the old neighborhood could see me now. My old crew, Hoppy the Hitter, Crazy Bugsy and Voldebunny would be shocked. <br />
My problem now is this low-rent resort I'm in for the summer. What is this "Lamb's House"? This ain't the Poconos. No private room, I actually share wit two females! They treat me nice, like I said I still got it, but c'mon. It's definitely below my normal standards. Where's the heart shaped tub? The champagne and roses? The prosciutto and pasta fagiol? <br />
And don't get me started on the housekeeping. Can you say "whatdaheckah"? The same lady been cleaning my room for a month and she still don't get how I like my blanket. It's not rocket science lady. Is this your first job or what. She must be an immigrant from some third world country.<br />
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The past few days, I been thinking about making a break for it. Having a little fun. Maybe heading down to Macau or Singapore. I got some connections that can hook me up. I could play a little craps, see the shows. Bunny Adelson owes me some favors. <br />
But every time I try to make a sneaky exit, the Beast of the Big Snout appears. Where'd they get this guy? He's downright Medievel. He has this big black nose and long tail. His bark almost made me pee my fluff. Every time I look around the corner, he's there with his fangs. He makes these loud noises, then he whines and chuffs. I pretend I can't speak, I try to stay silent. But he's always watching, always watching. It's enough to give a rabbit the shivers. I have to wait until he lets down his guard, then creep past him. If only I had a getaway car. If only I could drive. I gotta make a plan. Hmmmm…..<br />
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Last weekend the girls and I tour a four hour Dumpling tour and cooking class. Our guide was an American woman who has lived in China for almost seven years. Her Mandarin was perfect. I'm always so impressed when someone has mastered such a difficult language. She told us to come hungry, and she was not kidding. </div>
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The tour took place in the French Concession area. We first went to a small stall run by a young married couple. They only make one kind of dumpling, a pan-fried guotie like a pot sticker, and they are always sold out by midday. Most dumplings in Shanghai are filled with pork, and then some with variations of vegetable, etc. If you don't want pork, you would have to let the guide know ahead of time, and she would select shops that have alternatives. </div>
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Next we had fantastic Xiaolongbao, Shanghai soup dumplings. The tiny shop had six tables and run by a married couple. While we were dining, the whole extended family (grandma, grandpa, grandson) sitting in the corner. It is really normal in China to see the whole family in the shop, just hanging out. The guide told us that many people will come to this restaurant and buy dumplings uncooked, then rush them home to steam them for dinner or freeze them. These were the best Xiaolongbao we've had, with a really flavorful broth inside.<br />
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We also stopped to have JianBing which is an egg crepe filled with scallions, crispy wonton and hoisin. Very common breakfast to eat on-the-go. Crunchy on the inside and hot & delicious! Then off to a street cafe to have steamed Jiaozi with celery and cabbage. This was around lunch time, and lots of workers were lined-up buying from other street vendors. All the workers were hot and sweaty from a morning of hard physical labor. They had these heaping platters of rice, vegetables and a little meat. They all were drinking big bottles of Suntory beers with their lunches. Ahh, that must be why we see so many people taking an afternoon siesta. <br />
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We made ShengJian which is a fried bun. We made the dough and rolled it out into small round discs. Then we mixed our pork filling, and began stuffing them. This was the hardest part for us. I have a newfound admiration for the people that do this daily. A lot of work goes into making dumplings. We each fried and steamed our creations. The best part was the eating! Yum!<br />
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So I'm thinking they brought this cage in, and that maybe they were getting someone for me. Like a friend, companion, pal…or at least someone I could relate to. Ya know an equal, a compadre, a bro? But NOOOO. This is the worst kind of insult. </div>
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He's a little white rabbit. His name is Marvel (<i>he is so not</i>). He has these long pink ears, and this little poofy tail. He doesn't say anything. NOTHING. I tried to reach out to him cuz I'm that kinda guy, er, dog. Deep down I'm a peacemaker, a friend to all. And I get no response. Just a smug superior look. He looks down at me from his penthouse up high and just wrinkles his nose. Always with the wrinkled nose. I just want to bite it! Dude, my ancestors ate you guys for lunch so put away your attitude. </div>
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My girls have been brainwashed by him. Emily & Katie feed him special food by hand, they even give him food from the big magic box in the kitchen. Vegetables and fruit. I never get food from the magic chill box - never! MomLucy is the worst. Everyday she puts a special box with wood chips in his cage, it looks fluffy and cozy. He doesn't care, he even does his worst kinda business in there. How can she not see how he really is. He's getting all the love and attention that I used to get. My daily quota of petting and loving has gone down drastically. I think I am depressed. I have nothing to get up for. My days just run one into the other…..I have nothing….life means nothing….</div>
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<br />Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18040735918489597097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8373749762810291150.post-31140445630488090232014-07-27T19:23:00.001-07:002014-07-27T19:23:47.700-07:00Afternoon in TianzifangTianzifang is an area of Shanghai that was previously an artists' colony. Now Tianzifang is a maze of alleyways and narrow pedestrian walkways full of tiny shops, galleries and restaurants. The buildings all have brick and stone doorways in the Shikumen style which is the signature architecture here in Tianzifang. We went on a Saturday afternoon, and it was hot and crowded. Lots of tourists, but also many young Chinese. We did have a really great lunch at New York Style Steak & Burger. It's interesting in Shanghai you can find little restaurants tucked away in corners that make really decent International food. <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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This shop had a line in the front. They sell drinks in IV sacks. Twilight? I don't get this…</div>
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None of these make me want to go there and buy. Really,…really? </div>
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<br />Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18040735918489597097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8373749762810291150.post-52477276878352689402014-07-11T00:09:00.001-07:002014-07-11T00:09:17.079-07:00Marvel the bunnyMarvel is Katie's 3rd grade class pet. Katie's teacher, Ms. Chase is returning to the US this summer for a visit, and we have volunteered to baby-sit,…er..bunny-sit Marvel. We picked him up on the last day of school, and he has a comfy spot in Emily & Katie's room. <br />
Marvel's story is that this last Easter, Ms. Chase was at an event that had a petting area with the baby rabbits. Marvel was being poorly treated by some of the kids - ear pulling, squeezing, etc. So Ms. Chase asked if she could adopt Marvel. <br />
Marvel is really cute and very, very curious! He loves jumping and playing behind the curtains. He likes to sit on the window sill and look out, and likes to play with anything plastic. We all take turns feeding him blueberries (he loves!) and playing with him. <br />
I don't know what's going on with Buddy. He is really wanting to smell all Marvel's stuff and dig his nose into the wood chips in the litter box. Marvel just glares at Buddy, and Buddy whines and whimpers. He'll watch while I feed Marvel lettuce through the open cage door. Then he'll woof pathetically. So we keep them separated most of the time. <br />
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<span id="goog_1887598983"></span><span id="goog_1887598984"></span><br />Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18040735918489597097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8373749762810291150.post-60118449796543391012014-07-10T23:42:00.001-07:002014-07-10T23:42:40.185-07:00Fathers' Day and end of another school year Fathers' day was celebrated with yet another brunch, this time at the Pudong Shangri-La near the Bund. This was one of the more expensive brunches we have gone to. The Shangri-La has many of the same food stations as the other hotels, but as expected, it was all just a little nicer. The champagne was better, the desserts were more elaborate, etc. The Indian food station had a real tandoori oven roasting hairy crabs. The sushi was high quality, and the oysters served raw or baked. The Shangri-La is definitely one of the top brunches in Shanghai.<br />
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Emily & Katie finished school on the 19th of June. The last week was filled with fun and parties, but also lots of goodbyes. Most of their friends were heading back home for the summer, and a few friends were moving away permanently - some back to their home countries, others to another relocation. Both girls handled it really well, but still a little sad. They know that is just part of life here. <br />
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<br />Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18040735918489597097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8373749762810291150.post-40554381271083300452014-05-26T20:07:00.001-07:002014-05-26T20:07:27.138-07:00The Bund, Peace Hotel & Tock'sThe Bund was the first international and financial area in Shanghai. It is on the West bank of the Huangpu River, and was the center of European trade. There are beautiful historic buildings, as well as five star hotels & restaurants in this area. <br />
We had breakfast at the historic Peace Hotel. The art deco hotel was built in the 30's, and is now owned by Fairmont. It's really beautifully maintained and looks more like a museum than a hotel. The murals in the lobby are of The Bund in the 40's. They take up entire walls, and are made of hand-etched silver. One scene shows rows of parked cars alongside men driving rickshaws - really beautiful and detailed.<br />
Chris had a drink in the famous Jazz Bar once with a musician friend from back home. The Jazz Bar at the Peace Hotel was a gathering spot for writers, artists and musicians in the 40's and 50's. They would talk, drink and smoke opium back then. The musicians that play now have been there for such a long time, they are something of an institution. Chris and his friend sat-in with the band that night, what a great experience!<br />
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For lunch, we walked over to Tock's Montreal Deli. We had been meaning to come here for a long time. The menu is very traditional deli, with homemade cole slaw, pickles and fantastic french fries. We shared a platter of pastrami and sliced rye bread. Chris also had an order of poutine - fries with gravy and cheese. I really missed having great pastrami sandwiches, but now I can go to Tock's and get my fix!!</div>
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<br />Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18040735918489597097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8373749762810291150.post-47099442884270766012014-05-26T18:32:00.001-07:002014-05-26T18:32:55.074-07:00Old Navy!Yes, there is now an Old Navy in Shanghai! I think it may be the first in China. It's on Nanxing Lu, next to Jing'an Temple. Three floors, and the interior looks exactly like Old Navy back home. I felt like I was in Pasadena the minute I stepped inside. <br />
Now if they would only open a Target and Trader Joe's, I would be all set….!<br />
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Later we walked down the street to the Jing'an Kerry center. Not as crowded as the Kerry center in Pudong by our home, but with more upscale, designer stores. We had lunch at Ippudo Hakata ramen. Really delicious, reminded us of Japan. Then we stopped at the Candy Lab. Handmade candy shop chain in lots of nice malls. All the candy is in small plastic test tubes. Odd, but cute. <br />
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Rumors Coffee is on Hunan Lu in French Concession. The shop is tiny, I mean really tiny. It's about the size of my family room back home. It's owned by Japanese and they take their coffee very seriously.</div>
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<li>Select your choice of bean off the menu. It is measured, then ground for your single serving. The ground coffee is poured into the filter, the grinder wiped out. The filter is placed above a heated, small glass pitcher.</li>
<li>Hot water is poured into a silver coffee pot, while the Barista(?) gauges the temperature on a thermometer. When the water is the precise temperature for your coffee selection, she begins to pour.</li>
<li>She gently swirls hot water onto the grounds. Then she stops and stares. We all stare. The grounds begin to rise into a little swollen pillow. She is "blooming" the coffee. Cool.</li>
<li>She resumes pouring the hot water in slow circles on the grounds, never actually pouring onto the filter itself. The coffee grounds continue to swell to the top.</li>
<li>Before the coffee has completely drained from the filter, she removes it. So the last coffee in the filter never makes it into the glass pitcher. </li>
<li>At last, the brew is poured into my cup. Ahhh.</li>
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I always drink my coffee with milk and sweetener. This was so good, I drank it black. Rich and clean, but not bitter at all. A lot of work went into making it, but it was very impressive.<br />
There is a small sitting corner about the size of a double bed. It has a tiny couch, table and chair. We sat and enjoyed our coffee and people watched.<br />
Rumors Coffee also has two cakes on the menu. They are made in a toaster oven next to the coffee counter. Like cooking in an easy-bake-oven. <br />
My coffee was about 100rmb, or about $16 a cup. Same as a decent glass of wine. Not something I would have everyday, but definitely worth the trip.<br />
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<br />Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18040735918489597097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8373749762810291150.post-67310260029283479162014-04-28T16:42:00.003-07:002014-04-28T16:43:52.827-07:00Things seen on the street in Shanghai<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Right around the Lunar New Year, people sell rabbits on the street. There are Chinese folk tales about rabbits, and they are given as pets around this time. I also saw a man selling puppies on the street. This Samoyad puppy looks like my old dog Ginger! If the animals are not sold as pets, I wonder if they are sold as food. Hard to think about.</div>
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DVDs and CDs are sold on the street for nothing. Movies come out here about 2 or 3 weeks after they are released in the US theaters. Usually costing about 10rmb which is $1.60. Sidewalk vendors sell skateboards, clothes, blankets, toys and hair accessories. Love having the fresh flowers for sale. A bunch of flowers or small potted plant is about 20rmb or $3.00.</div>
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I've seen a few of these. Sidewalk take-out. Usually pre-cooked meats and tofu. A person can pull up on their motorcycle or scooter, get a bag of chicken feet and pay through the window. All without having to park and lock your bike. Really convenient, like drive-through back home. <br />
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Okay,..I could do a whole blog post about the tape used to repair motor bikes here. Duct tape, packing tape, police line tape. The tape business is really where people should be investing money here. <br />
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<br />Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18040735918489597097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8373749762810291150.post-91997776764172061822014-04-27T17:43:00.000-07:002014-04-27T17:43:00.140-07:00Wet MarketsGoing to a Wet Market is always an experience. There are varying degrees of "good" v "bad". I wandered down a side street by Nanxing Lu and market owners were just setting up their stalls. These are often an 10 x 10 space. They set-up bins or baskets of items on the curb. This market was clean and the vegetables looked fresh. A small noodle stand next door served locals big steaming bowls.<br />
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All kinds of eggs everywhere. Duck, quail, pheasant, turtle, chicken, etc. Preserved eggs, soaked eggs, fermented eggs, hundred-year eggs. </div>
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Chris and I were in the French Concession area a few weeks ago. European and Middle-Eastern Consulates are in this neighborhood along with beautiful old historic buildings. We walked into a wet market that looked really nice from the outside. This was in a large warehouse space, with vendors each taking stalls inside. Like an indoor flea market. </div>
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Lots and lots of meat and seafood, but the conditions were really poor. </div>
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The stalls themselves were full of debris and clutter. None of the vendors had meat or seafood under ice or refrigerated. These squids were set out on a broken tray, still smeared with ink. The back walls were a collection of unclean pans and containers. This scale for fish so filthy.<br />
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I think there are markets like this all over China, as well as in many, many parts of the world. I don't know which countries have food safety laws and which do not. I think the key is to find a market that feels clean and that you feel comfortable buying food from. Lots of people in China will spend more to buy from City Shop, or Ole or Times - stores that carry imported items but are also clean and organized. There are no guarantees, but more peace of mind. <br />
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The Lamb family spent a well needed week in Phuket, Thailand. We flew from Shanghai to Bangkok, then onto Phuket. During the layover in Bangkok we were surprised and excited to see Krispy Kreme! Always great to have an unexpected little taste of home.</div>
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We stayed at the JW Marriott Resort. It was recommended by other families we knew as really "kid friendly". There are lots of activities for the kids, as well as a kid's club area with video games, movies, crafts, etc. Chris and I were also able to relax, read and enjoy adult beverages!<br />
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">We took a speed boat one day and went to PhiPhi Island. We all swam and snorkeled in the warm water. The islands were beautiful and the water was so clean! </span></div>
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One of the best perks of living in Shanghai is the ability to take trips like this. To have an opportunity to spend time as a family in remote places and make memories we will always have. Sometimes living in Shanghai, the pollution and daily obstacles can get overwhelming. It's good to remember that it's not all bad, and there are good times as well.<br />
<br />Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18040735918489597097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8373749762810291150.post-82230270639958576842014-03-19T19:40:00.001-07:002014-03-19T19:40:38.790-07:00Foods I saw in Shanghai this week...<div>
Oh pizza... you are so creative here in Shanghai. Pizza is very popular but not so much the traditional versions we see back home. Here are some recent combinations I've seen advertised here.</div>
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These might these seem like strange pizzas to me, but they are better suited to the Chinese palate. </div>
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This McDonald's combo might work here, but I don't know if it would take off back home...<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Always interesting, the prepared food section at Carrefore...<br />
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<br />Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18040735918489597097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8373749762810291150.post-73238912779332368102014-02-23T17:21:00.001-08:002014-02-23T17:21:33.016-08:00Lantern Festival & City God TempleLast week was the Lantern Festival. The Lantern Festival is on the fifteenth day after the start of the lunar new year. It represents the beginning of Spring and longer days to come. People can go out in the evenings with only lanterns to light their way. Also, lighting a lantern signifies a new start for a new year. Red lanterns mean good fortune and prosperity. <br />
I was walking in the Nanching Road area by City God Temple, a very popular area for locals and tourists. This area is full of historic buildings as well as shops, restaurants and street vendors. The inner square is decorated with Chinese folk characters as well as elaborate lanterns. <br />
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But everywhere you go, there are signs of modern Shanghai...<br />
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Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18040735918489597097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8373749762810291150.post-18318137508821222052014-02-19T17:00:00.004-08:002014-02-19T17:00:59.637-08:00Changing and Learning in Shanghai<b><u>Accept you shall</u></b><br />
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I was never a big traveler before coming to China <i>(understatement)</i>. It's not that I don't like to be in new places, it's that I hated the logistics of travel. Tickets, visas, passports, airports, cabs, etc. The actual going from one place to another really stresses me out. But friends would roll their eyes at me, and say that I had never been "anywhere". Now, I feel that I get what they were saying, but they were off the mark. It's not the traveling to new country that changes a person's outlook, it's the actual living in a wholly different society.<br />
The first year living in a foreign environment is so challenging. The daily struggles to learn the "where"and "how"of life became overwhelming at times for me. Going to the market could cause my head to spin. I had to keep reminding myself that everything is harder in China, and everything takes longer. Of course my frustration was always based on how easy and how long things "should"take, not on how things really are here. This is a very Western way of thinking. <br />
As an American, I was trying to "figure out" why things were the way they were. I wanted things to be better than they were. I wanted the repairman to come when he was scheduled. I wanted the food at a restaurant to be the same every time. I wanted stores to carry the same items one week to the next. I wanted reliability & consistency. I wanted it to be America.<br />
I don't know when it happened, but I have become less annoyed with China for not being America. <i>I'm like the girl who finally stops punishing the new boyfriend for not "getting her" like the old boyfriend did. </i> I have accepted things that had once bothered me, and now see living here as less of a burden than an opportunity. I see situations less as "why is this happening?" than "how can I deal with this?" This has been a really slow process for me, a change for the better. <br />
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<u><b>Lessons of Culture, and some generalizations</b></u><br />
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I discussed with my Mandarin class what the Chinese believe is the difference between Chinese and American people. My teacher, Hope Laoshi, agreed that most Chinese feel that Americans are "always in a hurry" and are quick to show dissatisfaction. But also that they are friendlier and unafraid to take chances. I know these are generalizations, but I understand that culturally this is an image that we Americans project. (<i>I was in a taxi once, and when I told the driver that I was "Meiguoren" or American, he responded "shi de, qu GO, GO, GO". Another taxi driver could only smile and say "Obama" and "Nixon" to us.)</i> <br />
We observed that Chinese women are much, much more modest than Western women. Even in the hottest days of summer, women walking outside are never sleeveless. They will still have their shoulders covered. Only American and European women and girls are out with shorts and tank tops. for Chinese women it is ok to dress "cute", but never to dress "sexy".<br />
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The importance in China of "saving face" shouldn't be underestimated. The risk of this makes many Chinese men unwilling to step out of the crowd. Even the suggestion that someone needs correction or help can cause so much shame a further relationship may be impossible. The women on the other hand are much more adaptable. They don't concern themselves so much with "saving face", but are about working hard and getting ahead. I believe Chinese women are the real future of China. <br />
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I am so grateful to have had Hope Laoshi as my Mandarin teacher. She was a great resource my first year here, and helped in so many ways. She was always willing to answer any questions about living in China. She was not only my teacher, but became my friend. My Mandarin classmates and I are so sorry to see her go. Hope is a young, modern Chinese woman, and she is moving to Hunnan. She is educated and making her own way as so many women here are. We really admire her.<br />
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