Ancient "Water towns" in the Suburbs of Shanghai….Beautiful!

A Chinese colleague, Miranda, had invited me to join her husband and young son to spend Sundays visiting interesting places in and around Shanghai. She phoned me /friday night and invite due to an ancient "water town" in the suburbs of Shanghai. I asked to bring Bianca- German teacher - who has just arrived one month ago. Miranda said "yes". What a beautiful day! An hour outside of downtown Shanghai:

We had a fabulous lunch- Miranda ordered: fish, escargot, tofu soup, chicken, jelly fish (shredded with turnip), pork rind wrapped in leaves….all delicious!

 Guests leave their comments on this board about the food

 Colourful umbrellas decorate the ceiling

 Miranda, (husband) Carl and 3 1/2 year old son "Kin Kin"

 Oh…. and shrimp and a very sweet "rice wine"

This ancient "water town" is famous for it's pork and pork rind wrapped in leaves. It was everywhere for sale on the streets.

walking in the narrow streets of this "water town" and a boat ride - like a gondola- beautiful sunny day and 25 degrees - perfect Autumn in Shanghai - November 17th