It's been awhile

WOW! Man has it been a long time. I've had so much happen and so much that is still going to happen.

The first thing I have to say is that I'm no longer in China. It was a hard choice, but it was one that had to be made. I love China and the people and there is something awesome about being able to say that you live in the largest city in the world. But  at last, I had to go.  So this post will be about my best memories of the city that I grew to love, and will always love in my own way.

First, I have to talk about my friends. The men and women that I meet int he city have been some of the most awesome that anyone could know. They came from all walks of life and from all over the world. These friends introduced me to new foods and to new cultures. I can honestly say that I'm a better person for it. I'm grateful that I can still stay in contact with them and that in the future I'll be able to see them again.

Now let's talk about the city. Shanghai is amazing. If you ever have the chance to go, you must. The history of the city is so interesting and the new architecture is jaw dropping. In one part of the city you can be talking to an elderly person that remembers the city when it was just a fishing village and ten you can be in one of the newest and most high tech malls in the world. It's the only place that I know that you can get old China and new China all in the same block. It truly is amazing.

Walking in the city has given me the chance to eat at some of the best restaurants in the city. I've had snake, odd fish and snails. I've also eaten at noodle carts on the side of the road and had the best noodles that I've had in the world. In all truth, some of the best food I've had has been in places that wouldn't past health codes in America. Street food, and dive places are the best places to get real food that taste awesome. If you ever go, you have to get the fried dumplings. Not only are they fantastic but they happen to be my favorite food in the city.

Lats, if you ever go you have to go up in the Pearl Tower. There you'll be able to see the hole of the city and on a clear day it is breathe taking.