Family, Living in... Shanghai, Uncategorized MUM AND DAD IN SHANGHAI! 30 October 2009

Mum and Dad are here in Shanghai!!

They’re here for a visit, and also for my birthday (which is tomorrow – w00t!!). Tres cool, it’s their first time visiting us here and so it’s hella fun since everything is new for us to discover together. We’ve been going to a TON of places so I’ve given up photographing it all – also because I’ve been there before and already blogged most of ’em 😛 Anyway, these are a few pics we took of our food-eating our way around Shanghai 😉

Mum and Dad walking around our apartment compound

Queuing at the famous Yan’s Fried Dumplings on Wujian Lu (food street), right near where we live

And then buy random street-style food like the oysters cooking there, and lots of meat skewers

Huddled at a small table inside to chow down on our dumplings, oysters, skewers, etc…

These ‘lil babies are hot! But so so so good and filled with tasty soup inside :)~

We also hit the famous Yunnan Lu with lots of restaurants.. where we had “kao yu”

It’s basically a large fish, grilled, then placed in a metal tray with lots of veggies – delish!

We also squeezed in time for facials, manicures, pedicures and foot massages 🙂

Had a great dinner in a lovely Western pub called The Spot.

Their food was freakin’ terrific!!

Their cheesecake too… nom nom nom….

We brought Mum and Dad for dinner at our favourite local Chinese joint, across the road from where we live.

We go SO often they recognise us (not that it’s hard, since Chris is the only non-Asian that goes!)

Totally adorable pic of Mum!!

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your dad looks like chris in that photo of him
eating the dumpling ! – lol

Hee they’re both cute!

your dad looks like chris in that photo of him
eating the dumpling ! – lol

Hee they’re both cute!

Happy Birthday love! So glad your parents are there with you!!

Yeah so fun that they’re here, and that we’re all in Shanghai – tres fun!

Happy birthday!
And man I miss those dumplings! :o( Nom nom nom…

It’s really weird AU doesn’t have em… such a shame!

Happy Birthday Girl!

THank you! 🙂

Happy Birthday Bev!

Whee thanks hon!

How sweet that you get to spend your birthday with your parents! 🙂 Happy birthday again!

I noticed you guys aren’t wearing jackets! It’s not cold yet in Shanghai?!

NOoo not at all, it’s WARM! Mid-20s (celcius)… gorgeous weather 🙂

Wish you a wonderful birthday with your family and many presents and nice surprises! Lots of joy and happiness!

Aww thanks hon, what a sweet pic!

Happy Birthday in advance!
Everything looks soooooooooooooooooo yummy!
You are looking fab in your Pucci dress!

Thanks so much sweetie, and welcome back!

Happy Birthday love! So glad your parents are there with you!!

Yeah so fun that they’re here, and that we’re all in Shanghai – tres fun!

Very sweet!
Say hi to them for us! Will be thinking about you by the pool in our villa in Maui hehehe
Big hugs to the bday girl!

Soooo nice I am envious! Can’t wait to see pics 🙂

Happy birthday!
And man I miss those dumplings! :o( Nom nom nom…

It’s really weird AU doesn’t have em… such a shame!

I like your dress in the second last photo.

THanks hon:)

Your parents are adorable 🙂

Hehe I love that last pic of mum – too hilarious!