Shopping on a Truant Tuesday……...

The rest of my work week is so crazy/busy, I make the most of my Tuesdays- One class at 11:30 a.m and i'm done for the day. I usually shop for food items and do some cooking - the Dorm is empty and the kitchen is free - heaven.
Taking to bus to school on Tuesdays is also delightful - the bus is practically empty- and therefor relatively quiet- crossing the streets at that time of the day is a piece of cake. (It's the "little" things……..)
Yesterday, - in the afternoon -Victoria had to do some banking on the Bund and scooped me for company and then we went to what is called "Old Town" Shanghai- where the streets are narrow, the buildings are squat and in some cases - centuries old. On the street level, many residents have opened "boutique-like" shops and restaurants - very sweet- leather goods, clothes and TONS of western style cafes. I LOVED this little place.
I bought some reasonably-priced gifts for family back home and splurged on a linen outfit for myself.

It was really Xmas - y!

Middle Eastern fare in the middle of Shanghai!!!!!!!!!! Hummus and tabuli- - for Vicky- Spring rolls and Pumpkin soup…wow!
Vicky had a Skype session and a "selfie" would not do it justice - I only have a bathroom mirror. The bed will have to do for now

100% Linen- one of a kind. I was able to  barter down a little, but the Canadian price is so very reasonable!!!