There were several different groups of people who were singing from big karaoke machines, people flying and selling kites, there was a girl posing against a tree with lots of male photographs taking her photo. We then saw a huge crowd of people doing ballroom dancing! Was so interesting to see.
The park itself has many gardens and bridges and even a lake where you can hire boats. There is a restaurant, a few stands, people selling popcorn and candy floss. We saw people doing tai chi, some playing badminton, and some playing scoop ball. There is also a museum inside. Lots of people were crowding around flowers all taking photos. There were quite a few stray cats around and a very old tree. As we left we saw a man using water to write characters on the floor.
We then went to the bookshop and looked at some travel books and then went to Carrefour. I do love going there to see the different kinds of food available. We found a branch of Secret Recipe there so hope to visit at some point!
On Monday I went to see a friend near South Shanxi Road then afterwards I ended up in Pizza Hut before going back to the flat. It must be the time of year because a few restaurants I've found have changed their menus in the last two weeks. It was great I had a small pizza, a drink and a strawberry ice cream cake for 60RMB.
Today I found out that because the Qing Ming Festival is over 3 days we have to go into uni on the weekend to have make-up classes. Very annoying to think I'll have to get up at 7am during my weekends. After class I went to Jing'an to the hairdresser to ask them about my hair. I had it straightened but I found at times it isn't straight. I explained that after I washed my hair it was straight but afterwards it wasn't. Then they laughed at me and said it was normal. I have to say it isnt normal because last year I didn't have this problem. They then made it seem like it was because of my hairstyle. So I'm stuck like this I guess.
As I left I saw a sign to the Jade Buddha Temple so I thought I'd walk by. I found some strange people which was quite scary. This old lady yelled something then grabbed my arm so I pulled away and refused to turn around and kept walking. Then an old man stood next to me as I was crossing the road. Then he began following me and grabbed my arm trying to give me a business card. I refused and kept saying "bu yao" and walked faster and he kept following so in the end I ran! That was so scary I'm avoiding there from now on.
In the end I called a taxi and headed back to the flat. By late evening I realised I needed some change for the ayi so I popped down to City Shop and then Starbucks. I think drinking coffee at night isn't the best idea and I'll end up awake all night..... I also just ate a huge chocolate cake with layers of puff pastry.....
I'm getting so fat.....
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