Sep 1, 2005 - Troubles in Shanghai

I was concerned that my reservation at Captain Hostel in Shanghai would not exist. My dream came true today. The plane landed in Shanghai and the maddness began. I should have accepted the offer of a fellow passenger to help me get a taxi, but I wanted to take the hotel shuttle bus. We landed at 3:00 pm, and finally at 4:30 pm I found the correct shuttle and we were on our way into Shanghai. The English signage at the Pudong airport is very much lacking. I'm overwhelmed - my lack of mandarin is greater than I thought, and my pronunciation...

Sep 1, 2005 - Troubles in Shanghai

I was concerned that my reservation at Captain Hostel in Shanghai would not exist. My dream came true today. The plane landed in Shanghai and the maddness began. I should have accepted the offer of a fellow passenger to help me get a taxi, but I wanted to take the hotel shuttle bus. We landed at 3:00 pm, and finally at 4:30 pm I found the correct shuttle and we were on our way into Shanghai. The English signage at the Pudong airport is very much lacking. I'm overwhelmed - my lack of mandarin is greater than I thought, and my pronunciation...