Summer is here!

Thinking that since I come from Singapore (a country in summer all year round), I should be glad that summer has finally arrived in Shanghai. A familiar season for Sinagporeans like me.

I was quite wrong there.

Unlike Singapore, air in Shanghai is very dry. My lips and my skin get dry easily. The sun is stronger here. You feel like the sun is burning through your clothes when you walk under the sun. You can't go anywhere without sunglasses and a hat. Oh, and it is not recommended to wear sleeveless shirt here, unless you favor burnt arms hanging from your shoulders.

Last weekend, my rabbit, Dong Dong, and I experienced a dry 34 degree C in Shanghai. The two of us went to my friend's estate and catch little lobsters form a pond. I did not perspire at all even though I was outdoor most of the day. It is an indication how dry it was. I had to drink lots of water to prevent dehydration though.

However, my rabbit Dong Dong suffered from flu due to this outing. I thought he was going to die as he was so lethargic after he got home. Luckily, he is a strong boy. He recovered after a few days. I got so paranoid. Gave him iced water, switched on the air-conditioner, bought him an electric fan, allow him to sleep in my room at night... It was quite an experience...

From this incident, I realise that summer in humid Singapore is not the same as summer in dry cities like Shanghai. I still have a lot to learn about surviving summer in Shanghai.

Rabbit's favorite food: Alfafa Hay!

The pet food supplier tells me that rabbit's favourite food is alfafa hay. In fact, it should be their main food. I always thought that food pellets should be the one and hay is like their snacks. Well, we learn new things everyday.

Dong Dong, being a greedy rabbit, has no particular preference. Or so I thought. He eats everything! Pellets, hay, broccoli, apple, prune, carrot, toilet paper roll, remote control, you name it, he eats it. However, I was told that rabbit has a weak stomach so sweet and juicy food could lead to diarrhoea. Any food given to rabbit should be as dry as possible.

Last night, while feeding him, I finally found out his favourite food! It is Alfafa Hay!!!! How do I know? Just look at him!

Madam Tussauds Wax Museum

Last week, I went to Madam Tussauds Wax Museum in Shanghai. It is located in New World Emporium (5 min walk from People Square Metro Station). There was a promotion, 50% discount for all tickets. I paid 67.50 RMB (S$1 = 4.50 RMB ?).

Quite value for money I must say. We spent about 2 hours there. The ladies were pleasantly entertained, but the two gentlemen were just overjoyed. It is like they entered a playground, never seen a male snapping so many shots before? What is with man and wax figurine?




This final shot captures all the ladies who went to the museum with me (I was holding the camera, in case you wonder where I am :>)

Then, it occured to me: Where are my beloved Bruce Willis, Keanu Reeves and Jet Li????