Tim and I have been to China and are now back in the states getting ready for the big move. After many weeks of planning, cleaning out closets, and deciding what we should take with us, we are about to embark on a new adventure. The movers came today and packed our "stuff". We are taking very few items from our house. Our apartment is furnished and we will purchase a few household items when we get there.

We had many housing options in Shanghai and spent several days looking at houses, villas, townhouses, and apartments. In the end we decided to choose something very different from anything we have ever experienced. We will be living on the 36th floor of a 56 story high rise building. When we go out of our apartment we are right in the Shanghai culture and I am looking forward to exploring our neighborhood. Our living room looks over the Haungpu (I need to check the spelling on this) river. The view is breath taking even through the fog and smog. There are many ships moving up and down the river and it is fascinating to watch the activity. Tucker, Abi and I gave Tim a telescope for Christmas and it will have a place of honor in our front window. We are all looking forward to watching the ships.