Oh how I missed China in some ways after moving to Tokyo...After all this was where I "grew up" and had my first full-time job. Coming to Shanghai back in 2007 as an exchange student changed everything! Best decision ever. It's strange to think that it's over a decade ago. China has changed SOOO much it's mind-blowing. There are almost no small crappy looking buildings left in this city compared to 10 years back. Things have become 3x more expensive and rents 10x more expensive. The RMB has also incresed in value about 40%. The Pudong skyline is even bigger than before although when I first arrived it was a WOW moment because I've never seen so many high-risers before.
We had a reunion together with the best of men while also celebrating Finlands 100th indepencence day. One could not ask for better friends that I've found in China in the past few years. You guys are like family!
We had a reunion together with the best of men while also celebrating Finlands 100th indepencence day. One could not ask for better friends that I've found in China in the past few years. You guys are like family!
Arrived! First day the pollution levels were up in almost 200 and could really feel it when breathing but next morning was good...But it didn't last long. Sore throat, eyes and nose from the weekend. View from Pullman hotel, stayed nearby the train-station so I could head down to Ningbo with James for a day
First lunch in Shanghai, best pasta in the world @ Wagas! Went to walk around our old compound and area where I lived over 2 years and much of my time in Shanghai.
Duck anyone?
Our old fruit market still here Fred!
They now added gates to the compound, good idea because getting the car parked here was a huge mess before
My flay from 2011 on 7th floor, great memories from this place!
Some food outdoors in the freezing polluted winter? Maybe not
Hongqiao train station, soooo much people. Incredible how China has made these train networks and massive stations.
Maybe grab some hard liquor and an umbrella on your train?
Here we go bullet train
William was a happy boy :) Thank you James for the hospitality
Out with Omega & Laoban
Coming back to Shanghai took a while. Subway and taxi station was VERY clogged. But once arriving at our hotel we were quite happy with our room view!!
Hello Pudong!
Night time was almost better without the greyness!
First night to some of the old favorites, Sichuan Citizen followed by Liquid Laundry, Dada & Mansion
Some drinks at Dada
And good techno at Mansion! How I love this place
Found this smoking cart in the night, cool down?
Breakfast at the hotel was fantastic! If you stay in Shanghai do book the W. View is a killer and during summers the pool parties must be amazing here.
Saturday was the big day we all prepared for! Independence party started at 6 pm at the Fairmont Peace hotel but pre-drinks started in my room already. Finland 100 year! Hoorraay!
The best of men!! My family in the east, SKÅL!
Let the big 100 party begin Shanghai!
From Tokyo, Bangkok, Yangon & Stockholm to Shanghai
Damn we had some good times in China guys!!
The view from Peace hotel was pretty magical too. Wish they would have lighted up the screens with a Finnish flag :)
Live band was sent from Finland playing, food was great and drinks alike. Everyone was in a fantastic mood and the 380 Finns that were there partied till late
The "old" Yongkan lu is closed for drinking busines, instead the whole thing is moved to Julu lu 158. So nice and new! During summer this is where you would find me
All the old classic still here
Hail to Shanghai
Some fine cocktails DEUS
Stay classy
Sunday morning was gorgeous for a while before another thick smog layer set on the city
Organ house?
Ruska!
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North Bund walk
Walking around the area we lived in 2013, lovely housing
Chop chop
Stayed a night at Westin, great food great location and Sunday's they have a free flow champagne
Room had a perfect bath view
Our old apartmetn 8th floor yellow building in the back
A walk down Nanjing East road...so many things come to my mind when here. From the first time coming here to driving a scooter down down the lane or just coming back to the flat passing by here
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