Another unusual Sunday and very unique Mother's Day for Jean!

Lilian wanted us to see some tourist attractions here in Shanghai--the Oriental Pearl Tower and the Bund.  It is more than an hour's ride by car to the downtown area.  It was interesting to have a look at tall buildings, and some old buildings, as we made our way toward the Bund.  We got out and began walking to the Bund--a pleasant walkway along the Huangpu River with great views of downtown buildings and the Oriental Pearl Tower.  We had fun taking photos and it was also our first time to see a few Americans and Europeans.

Up in the Oriental Pearl Tower

Though the skies are often grey here, the views of ships on the river were fascinating.  After several photos, we walked to the famous Nanjing Street and went upstairs in one building for a simple local lunch.  After that we took a Metro train under the river to the base of Oriental Pearl Tower.  There are several levels for observing the city.  One is a glass deck where many people pose for photos, while viewing the city under their feet!!!  It was really an amazing day, with a pleasant Metro ride home.  Below are a few of the photos.  Enjoy!

View from the Bund

I am laying on my back on the glass deck

Our lunch