Strolling through an empty Shanghai

Today I want to share some pictures with you of our first stroll through the French Concession  - the area we are living in.

It was about time to try out our brand new - and ridiculous expensive- stroller.
In case you happen to know the world of push chairs: We bought a bugaboo - and we did not buy it because of the celebrity world is pushing their babies round in them - no we bought it because the choice here in Shanghai is extremly limited and is the only one suitable for quick action when you have to jump into a cab.

Of coarse the shops know of this and ask for a cheeky mark up of - hold on tight - 500 EUR!!compared to the price in Germany.

At which point we want to say THANKS to Nan and Granddad Lincoln!! who gave it to us as very generous present!!

As expected, Hannah beeing already a little traveller before she was born - enjoys the rides.
And Paul and I almost have to toss a coin to decide who is allowed to push it :-)

So here are some impressions of our first walk:

 

In front of our house:

someone is comfortable:

 

 

In our road: Gao an Lu

(see how empty it is!!)

 

 

 

 

round the corner in Xujahui Park on our way to the Grand Gateway shopping mall:

When we hit the mall we freaked out for a moment: It was sooo crowded with people.

But Hannah could not have cared less and found all the noise probably soothing

 

 

In the neighbourhood:

 

I have to explain to you what you can actually see in this picture:

I´m standing in front of one of those typical street shops in Yongjia Road, round the corner.
The red packages on the left are Chinese fire crackers
The laudry over my head was probably worn for Chinese New year. I was told that
red underwear worn on Chinese new year is supposed to bring you luck..

And the shop owner (yes, wearing arm warmers!) is taking a good look at our Baby. This is what happens to all foreigners with children here. Our babies are sensations and the Chinese are really curious to look at them.

Anyway: Our Bugaboo turns out to be a great buy and is nice and easy to manover around the city. And once Paul has installed the coffe cup holder  I look forward to exploring the French Concession in much more detail with Hannah and my camera on board!