Day 33 and 34 -- Shooping Spree

For the past 2 days, we finally had the time to shop in Wuhan! For the first day, we went to a place called 'Han Street'. That place reminds me of Europe with the short, western type of buildings. The view is magnificent and the weather is cooling which is most suitable for shopping! We went there for the whole day to shop and spent the remaining money we left! However, I must that the things there are not cheap. Despite the exchange rate from Singapore money to China money is 1:5, we still could not afford many of the items there. This shows me that China people who shop there must be really rich!

There are many international brands there like Vans, Ajisen Ramen and Macdonald! As most of the prices of the clothes were too expensive, we did not manage to purchase many items there. Thus, most of the time was spent at the Macdonald chatting and eating fries! Although we did not spend much, we manage to spend quality time together bonding together. At the time that we went there, it was raining and the wind was strong! The wind is so strong that it easily spoil the skeleton of our umbrella! However, when we are together, we manage to defeat the wind! This teaches me 1 lesson which is united we stand, divided we fall. It tells me that when friends are united, they become stronger than ever even the wind cannot blow them down! However, when they are divided, they become weak and will fall easily!
United we stand

Divided we fall

Other photos at 'Han Street'!

My lunch with a big spoon!

The beautiful night city view!


For the second day, we went back to Optic Valley for shopping. This time, we set ourselves a goal. We are determined to spend all our remaining money since this is the last day in Wuhan. When we arrived, we immediately went to have lunch and shopping after that. As the things are much cheaper, we manage purchase souvenirs for our loved ones, especially our family members! Going to town by bus is easy, however, coming back during peak hours is a problem for all of us. The bus that came are all packed. At first, we wanted to wait for a taxi. Unfortunately, after waiting for 15minutes, we still could not get 1 as the place is too crowded and there are few taxis there. Thus, we went for the last resort, taking private van. After my horrifying taxi incident, I already fear taking taxi. Now, I had to take the private van back. Terror held me like a vice-like grip. Will I be experienced what I experienced in my previous taxi ride? I am really not sure but I have a bad feeling about this ride. Fortunately, there many friends there who kept assuring me that it will be safe, telling me not to worry since there are 9 of them there. Throughout the journey, I was busy looking at the environment, taking note of every sign board that I saw so that if we were to be kidnapped, I can pin point the nearest location. Fortunately, we got back to our hostel safely!

That night, when I got back to the hostel, my roommate told me that he managed to chat with the new tenant. He said that we were too noisy the night before when we were playing the card games which woke him up. Luckily, he was not angry as he adapted to the noisy environment in New York. However, I feel sorry for disturbing. I must know that I am not only the one staying in this apartment. There are 2 other tenants too. I should learn to be considerate and think of others. The tenants might be working the next day and disturbing them at night will affect their working performance. This is something that I feel I have roam for improvement.