fun holiday in SHANGHAI

On June 15,together with my cousins-slash-friends Ville and Sharon,I flew to Shanghai via Cebu Pacific Air.We satisfied our hunger pang with Yellow Cab's Charlie Chan pasta and Dear Darla pizza while waiting for boarding time. The flight left at 8 in the evening.We arrived in Pudong International Airport past 12 in the morning.Thanks to Au for fetching us.:) Finally,after "45 years," we stepped on Shanghai landia.

Ubos pizza and pasta.

Restrooms in NAIA Terminal 3 are welcomingly clean.

View up in the air.

DAY 1.Finally with Arlette,our skinny gorgeous host. We were mesmerized to see bunch of luxury cars in the vicinity like Porsche,Buick,Rolls Royce,Ferraris,etc.I thought they were there for display only,however the aforementioned vehicles were indeed used on the wide roads of Shanghai.I remember my buddies Kong Jay,Ate Ana and B who are VW fanatics.Taxis were all Volkswagen.

Thank God for the sunny day.We were able to stroll around dry.Arlette planned the schedule of each day.It was kinda hectic.I guess she was really glad that we were actually there with her.

Sun Dial. This was done   as landmark for APEC held in Shanghai.

Start of Ville's photo shoot.:)

Shanghai,a big clean city it is.

Arlette here trying to capture a good shot of Ville.

Read this please.:)

Century Square is our first stop. It is a clean park.How I wish in our land,there would be places as such where adults and kids can rest and play.I believe it is possible.

 In Shanghai,there is A wide language barrier. Each time we'd ask for price of products we like,the Chinese will hand us calculator so we can flash the amount we want.There's English anywei."How much u like?";"Tell me,here,how much you want?" We were fortunate that Arlet is superb both in Mandarin and haggling.:) Merchants chasing us was intimidating.

 Presenting my first purchase- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows DS game for RMB 50(300 pesos).I just hope I get to have the time and patience to play with it.

 Oh,hi KOBE! Was I glad to bump into you here in the territory of Yao Ming. Man,I miss you much. I almost hugged you. Loveyou,Black Mamba.I can't wait to catch you play next season.I promise the universe,I will never ever wish and pray for an early exit.By the way,hi-way,Hua ze Lei,have I said my SORRY about this?:(

Me,Myra and Sha.

This photo was taken at Decathlon.Decathlon is a must-visit store for sports enthusiasts.It has everything from tennis balls(I thought of Fr.Josel),roller skates,tents,leggings,hiking shoes,ballet dresses for kids(for Kadie and Mykee),backpacks,swim suits,etc.Name it,they have it. As for me who loves basketball,tennis and pingpong,I got this goggles primarily for its cool color.See how nice it is?:) Pinas,welcome it soon.Wink!

 One captivating thing about traveling is you get to grab new experiences. On this bus ride,the fare was RMB 3(18Php). There was no "konduktor,"we just dropped the coins in a container placed near the driver.Pa'no kaya if hinulog ko 3 pesos??

The word REST was not included in Arlette's dictionary during our duration in her land. She was remarkably bursting with energy to show us the various places,read:Malls,in Shanghai.Headed to Super Brand Mall with the lofty tower beside it.Sorry I overlooked its name.As what Let had said,it is similar with ABS Ch.2.

 Cheesy picture. Here's a couple creating "emote" scenes in public. I think I saw the girl with tears on her face.Sa tingin ko ,parang may "paalam-ang" nagaganap.They kept on hugging each other.Aaawwww!

Three's awesome turistas. Ain't obvious fun is up there??

This is all for now.I have to go back to James Patterson's novel which is lying beside me. Stay glued for "Lovers in Shanghai","Dion and his Bus',"Skinny's Enchanting Kingdom",and "Gastronomic explorations in Shanghai..without the rolls".:)