Gnarly Dude

One of the unexpected attributes of Shanghai was the tree selection. Between the buildings and the maneating taxis (they stop for no body, our cab hit a woman) back to the point, between the buildings and the streets are these fantastic gnarly trees. Krisanna says that the leaves make them really beautiful but since it snowed almost a week before our arrival, the trees just look bare.

The Hyatt on the Bund in the background also known as the bottle cap building I believe

But really, did anyone know that Shanghai had these?! I didn't. I was fascinated by them -hence so many pictures. But really added to the charm and unusualness of Shanghai.


- Catherine