Just a quick note from a Chinese internet cafe where it appears I am the only woman in the entire building surrounded by a sea of geeks.

SO Shanghai.

Thus far, we like it. We’re staying in the french concession area of town where the streets are al tree lined and cafes and small shops are everywhere. It is actually a bit like New York’s East Village in feel except with wet markets (fruit and veggie stalls. you pervs) and noodle shops.  All in all the city has pleasantly surprised us and I’ve even managed to collect my own personal paparazzi. Photos to come of course.

We have covered quite a bit of ground already and still have quite a bit to go before we head out Tuesday night on the evening train.

Oh yes, the overnight train.

 It is important to note that this time, it was NOT my idea. The Husband came up with this one. I am hoping the sleeper train isn’t so bad but I will admit I have some reservations on this particular venture. That said, we will get to Xi’an on Wednesday morning for a few days of site seeing.

More soon…they just turned off the air conditioning and the geeks clearly don’t know about deoderant.