Typhoon Haikui Hits Shanghai

This morning it is raining very hard. According to CCTV, 300,000 people have been evacuated... so we are heading to the downtown area right now!
There might be some good sales! The name of our hotel is the Fish Inn which sounds mighty appropriate at the moment!

Early this morning, we were able to visit the Silk Museum. It was very interesting to see how silk is made. We actually saw a woman open a silk pod, removing the dead worm and then stretching the silk over a frame. An incredible silk robe covered with 9 golden dragons was on display. Each dragon foot has 5 claws, a symbol of the power of the emperor. The dragons representing the Prime Minister have only 4 claws. Replicas of silk from 250 BC was also on display. Following the brief tour, we were led into a large showroom. Pillows and quilts were on display and available for sale.

There were also rooms filled with silk clothing and scarves. Had to remind myself that the shopping of Beijing is still ahead!

After the museum, our driver and guide did drive us to the old part of the city, so we could at least take a look at a few bridges of this "Venice of Asia". It looked adorable and when I think I could have been here yesterday instead of on Snake Island!! This would definitely be a place to revisit on a beautiful day.

And now, we are on the freeway and heading East into the eye of the storm. The wipers are working overtime and Megan just put in an Indiana Jones movie. So, Zai Jian for now! It is a torrential rain!!

Joan


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Location:On the road to Shanghai