Arrived in Shanghai

It’s my third day in Shanghai and it feels good to be (back) here. The city is quite deserted, because today it is a holidayweek in China (October 1st). Still the vibe is great, feeling the energy floating thought the streets and the smell of ‘creative destruction’ is everywhere.

My first two days have been good. Totally jeglegged, but still I got some work done: having seen 8 apartments (one I really like – some I really hate), done my first business meeting, got a temporarily resident permit, got my mobile phone and computer working … and more of these practical activities. Socially it’s been quite nice too: meeting a Chinese friend and enjoying my stay here with Rosalie en Michiel, who are so kind to have me as a guest in there beautiful apartment on Zhao Jia Bang Lu.

My 4 weeks of practicing Chinese in Holland really paid off, because I can manage myself in a taxi and order in a restaurant. Further I can tell people I like it here and a little more (very) basic talk. I’m determined to improve my Chinese quickly so wherever I go, you’ll see my with my iPod listing tot Chinese lessons on Podcasts.

I'm happy I’ve arrived and already feel time is going fast. Very, very fast!