We couldn't figure out this morning if it was overcast or if the smog in China is really this bad. It turns out is was a combination of both and it started pouring on us. In a way I am glad that it was overcast because it was dense...and hey, no one wears masks over here! I can't figure why a lot of Asians do in the US? And my friend Rene is right; it reminds me of Mexico City!
Today Christina and I made our way to two main areas in Shanghai: the Yu Yuan Gardens and the Longhua Si Temple. The Yu Yuan gardens (pictured) are about 400 years old and are an intricate labyrinth of rockeries, fish ponds, and pagodas. My favorite part of the day was seeing the Longhua Si, the largest and most active Buddhist Temple in Shangai. There were quite a few different statues and manifestations of Buddha that I really had no clue even existed. It was extremely peaceful as the entire courtyard was filled with incense arrangements and quiet, solemn parishioners.
Navigating the metro was easy and buying tickets for our train to Beijing was cake, and tomorrow we head to Hangzhou to see the pagodas and lily pads and tea houses. However, I have to run and call Bank of America because they locked my Debit card. Jerks! Until another day!
~DT
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