I spent a good part of this afternoon in search of the elusive foot massage … that heavenly foot massage that I experienced on my 1st day in the country last summer. However, after wandering for three hours in the streets north and west of my hotel … I am pretty sure that I covered at least fifteen miles up and down and back and forth (OK, this might be a bit of a hyperbole) … I still did not get my highly anticipated foot massage except what I received from my workout shoes pounding the pavement.
As I finally reached the safety and comfort of my hotel, I saw this woman across the street from me. Bent from years of living, she patiently waited for the light to turn before maneuvering through the steady stream of bicycles, scooters, and pedestrians.
For some reason, my internet connection does not upload images to WordPress; however, I can upload to Picasa.
Hence, for your pleasure, a pictorial essay of a portion of my day alone in Shanghai.
I spent the rest of the day prepping lessons for the workshop and reading Book Two in The Hunger Games … captivating read. I understand that the movie does not do the book justice. (But does any movie truly convey the strength of the book?)
Good night and take care.
Good luck on the massage! I would recommend Phoebe from Friends hehe
Phoebe might be my best bet
Great photographs Mona.
Thank you very much. I am having fun taking them.
I ordered the book Hunger games and can’t wait to start reading it
I am hooked! I’m reading it on my iPad in restaurants, on the plane, in the room … subway next?
Great photos.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Thank you so much. There are so many things to photograph here.
What are you doing in Shanghai, Mona? Are you teaching? I enjoyed looking at your photos from your walk; they tell a story. Thanks for showing us Shanghai.
I am resting, eating, playing tourist, and working (actually prepping). Next week I will do professional development for teachers in the Shandong Province. Thanks for the compliment.
If you want a good massage you could try Dragonfly or Green Massage or Canjun (Kangjun – sp?) All are pretty reputable chains. Hope your feet get the treat. Best-
Thanks. I finally found the place today (actually my friends took me). I had the best whole body massage in my life and plan to return before I leave here for the foot massage and another body massage. I could get used to this pampering.
One of my sons and his wife live and work in Shanghai. They teach English. If you see them say, “Hi.” They will be at Starbucks.
Sweet! I will check out every Starbucks I see.
Great shots of your day.
Oh thank you!