Ni-hao,Shanghai

Day 2 of Shanghai holidays started literally early. Believe me,we had to set the alarm 6:45 in the morning. Sha woke 5AM coz she was afraid to be late on a special walk.What was it? To see Dion off to his school bus on one drizzling day. How can we say NO to this bright and sweet boy when he asked us the day before,"Hmm,shall you see me to my bus tomorrow morning.It comes 7am.The bus never gets late."

Dion and his bus: Off to school now.

Dion expressed the mood of one who was happy and delighted to have us with him on the road. What he was not aware of his how tickled we were just as much to see him off his bus.It was pure glitter when he kept on waving us goodbye.At that moment,feeling ko proud na proud xa showing us to his schoolmates.

Byebye.See you in a lil while.

Yu Garden aka Divisoria.

A set itinerary off we go in spite of the water drops from up above.First stop was at Yu Garden considered as Divisoria of Shanghai.It was with cheap prices of merchandise that can be brought either wholesale or retail. Everything was there.Haggling skills of Arlette was placed into practice again.

Rampa under the rain.

Tired or thinking ahead of the next place to see.

We look good together.

And this time,let me present our gastronomic explorations in Shanghai. On Day 1,Arlette brought us at Dolar restaurant,a fine-dining one. I must mention their restrooms, they were quaint and tiny-lit that I wanted to sleep coz they were cozy.We had our individual hot pots.Arlette just ordered quite much for five persons. Hey, voluptuous Myra is here!!Nice to see yah.:)

Hot pot on own: A 2-hour lunch.

The meal was sumptuous.I am partial to hot soups. The various choices we placed in our pots like mushrooms and tops,spinach,shrimps,lobster ball etc. obtained our nods. The minor enigma as we would experience on the rest of the days was how to have the Chinese understand our language. Actually we weren't talking to them. Arlet did everything. No choice xa. Illustrations on menu cards were helpful anyhow. Hay bondat na tyan ko!!

Introducing Xia Long Pao. It's a famous steamed bun of Nanxiang Restaurant. We were lucky enough to grab a table.There was a long queue of pipz waiting outside waiting to be seated. The buns I thought were like the siopaos we have here. Soon I discovered they resembled our siomai.

Xia long pao.

Inside these buns is crab meat plus its "taba." Sinfully yummy. I looove the seasoning,dunno what it was. I simply put lots of shredded ginger on it and yey,perfect!

Viewing room.:)

Arlette made sure we the "turistas"(naks!!) get a taste of her impeccable food preference. On a rainy afternoon,our feet were led to a Vietnamese restaurant. My apologies for not being able to scribble the names(I get too excited each time) and locations(they're too Chinese).

Tea was served in a unique presentation. There's fresh leaves visible.It tasted refreshingly good.Could I have this cup please?

Here's  grilled beef seasoned and cooked to perfection. It's tender and juicy inside out.

I say,this one is the best we've had in the resto that's why Arlette ordered two servings.There's sugarcane wrapped in flour-like,veggies,meat rolls,chicken strips. The secret of its yumminess was to dip whichever you pick with lemon,pepper and chili flakes.Afterwards wrap in the green leaf/veggie. Voila! You have the best bet of the day.

Sharon and I shared the beef curry and we enjoyed its creaminess and authentic flavor as well.

On our last day,Arlette brought us to Goody goody noodle house at Laia Plaza.

Goofing around while waiting.

Beef noodles with tomatoes.

Healthy "sisig" version with peanuts and celery.

Yes to pipiNO.

Goody noodles indeed.

After a marathon walk,photo shoots at SWFC,and Lovers in Shanghai moments,we rested our gastroc-soleus and pampered our intestines at Paulaner's Italian restaurant. It's relaxingly located at the river area. Here I am once again,wishing we could have this someday at our very own Ilog Pasig.

This cheesecake I bet my pwet is the best.Realllyyyy!It's unbelieveably yummy I can't describe it.

I wonder... where the h_ll are Danding's agents.Can't they see I 'm the biggest possible and most-effective beer endorser?LOL!Remember,this is my blog.:) Oh these sausages are delicious.It mattered to combine them with the smooth and palatable mashed potatoes.

Cheers to these two Filipina prized-possessions of Shanghai.

I will definitely pay back a visit to the places that warmly welcomed my taste buds and cravings. "Thank you" for the gained weight.My tour of Shanghai had my goal met-that is to explore unacquianted and never-before-tried foodies.

On the night of our departure,Ayiiii,Dion's nanny, cheerfully prepared a hearty dinner for us. Delicious yet healthy options were on the table. Bonus- fresh cherries!Xiexie Ayiiii.

Last supper at 9G.

Oh yes,with all these,really now, up to our boarding time, there's no Shanghai rolls served.