Elizabeth explores a Puxi neighbourhood Feb 21, 2011

Wendy, a friend of my friend Eliza, introduced us both to this neigbourhood. I have no idea where we were exactly, only that we were over on the Puxi side in a typical Shanghainese area. It didn't have any of the quaintness of the French Concession row houses, but it certainly had a lot of character.

Credit must go to Eliza for taking these great shots. 

Entering the neighbourhood

This area is known for its fabric stores.

Wendy took a shining to the shiny stuff.

One of Wendy's friends says 

this is where mannequins go to die.

I believe her. 

More street scenes

I love this man's suit! 

The contrast of English tweed and Asian design.

A colourful corner

A local public toilet.

After passing through the fabric shops, we entered into the food stall area.

The vegetable aisle

The fish section

The rice aisle

Eggs, condiments and pickled vegetables

The butcher

The poultry case

This is Wendy and me checking it out.

It doesn't get any fresher than this!

Your choice of fowl-chickens, pigeons or ducks.

Local cuties

Wendy showing a child his photo

More street scenes

A local, and I mean local, restaurant.

Eliza has a boyfriend!

(Supply your own sing-song school yard voice.)

Wendy and I just blended right in 

with the neighbourhood folks.

A fascinating peek at a typical Shanghai area, 

old and new living side by side.