Plan: Forecast says a clearish day so we'll do another DIY walking your of historic buildings. Then, since it's the eve of the 5th day of the new year, we will stay up for midnight fireworks which traditionally welcome the God of Fortune/Wealth. These fireworks will rival the New Year's Eve fireworks in intensity but not duration.
Once again the Metro was full of people with gift bags and baskets. Here's a shot I took while waiting to get on the train in the Xujiahui Station. Notice the big glass doors/barriers for safety and crowd control.
Another nice winter day. Old folks were sitting in the sun. This lady was looking for a good spot to catch some rays.
We wandered around looking at old buildings. Actually it's not wandering. Sun-Ling has done some great research.
Some "soon to be renovated" historic apartments on Jianguo Rd.
The doorway of the Anting Apartments.
Greenish pre-1949 modernista home.
We popped into an antique store and bought a table for our apartment -- 100 RMB including delivery.
Stopped in Senses restaurant for a latte and cappuccino.
We ended up near Sun-Ling's Grandfather's (on father's side) younger sister's house. We call her Little Grandma. And after a call to Ma to get the exact street, we stopped in. Little Grandma's daughter and son-in-law were there and we had a good visit with lots of snacks: pistachios, tangerines, candied walnuts, candied hickory nuts, Picnic candy bars from Australia, various seeds, and hot tea. Forgot to take a group photo.
Just around the corner from Little Grandma's house was this meat shop.
Took a taxi home.
The fireworks were again more than awesome. The restaurant across the street let off a barrage. And our neighbors in the courtyard made some of the loudest noise I've ever heard. Wow!
I've been experimenting with my camera settings in an attempt to get some better fireworks shots.
From our courtyard balcony.
From our Nandan Rd balcony.
Towards Gateway Towers.
Pigs of the Day.
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