Shanghai & Suzhou

The boys stayed home with grannies while E and I took our vacation to Shanghai and Suzhou. I must admit that as much as we love the boys, we just love our vacations sans kids. The couple time is special and valuable and it reminded us of our courtship days when we travelled and explored. 

Highlights of our trip besides the luxurious 5 stars hotels and business class flights:
Shanghai:- 1. custom-made cheongsums at Maoming St., 2. charismatic walk around Xintiandi and yummy lunch at Zen Xintiandi, 3. Views of the bund and Shanghai from Oriental Pearl Tower, 4. Authentic Shanghainese cuisine at Jesse, 5. Colourful shopping district at Yuyuan Garden bazaar,

Suzhou:- 1. Mouth-watering Beggar's Chicken at Wangsi restaurant at Guanqian jie, 2. Picturesque and incredibly charming Tongli, the water village, 3. Beautiful Humble Administrator's garden.

It wasn't easy being away from my boys for almost a week and I realised how much I miss them and just how wonderful it is to be home. Especially with the daily reporting on TV and newspapers in China of the devastation caused by the earthquake in Sichuan, it just made us count our blessings and be grateful that we have 2 beautiful boys. 

It is yet again another great reminder of the fragility of life and just how important it is for us to cherish our loved ones and what we have. Absence did make the heart fonder and for the near future, I am looking forward to cuddling and kissing my cute little young coconut and spending precious moments with my charming poshie.