Although we’ve been here for over a month now, this was (believe it or not) our first weekend in Shanghai to do whatever we wanted and check out the city. We originally had all kinds of plans, but most of them never happened. lol. Instead, I went to a friend’s bridal shower and we got a group haircut (details below).

The bridal shower was held at Laris, known as one of the best restaurants in Shanghai and is located on the infamous Bund. Believe it or not this was my first time seeing it. By the way, yes—that is smog. Welcome to Shanghai! (more…)