Back in the Land of Smog Excess (aka the 中国）and it feels good. The last time I was in China was May 2015 – which might only be a year and a half but in China time that is at least 5 years. Shanghai is completely the same, yet completely different. The air smelled the same, the light haze over the buildings, the same mix of people rushing everywhere and older ladies dancing on street corners. The same fruit sellers, street cleaners and beggars.
But also different – new buildings had appeared. Old neighbourhoods knocked down, replaced with very American looking brick condos or malls.
But Shanghai is still here with its charm, adventure and I am so so happy to be back in this [second] home.
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