As much as I
would have liked to have chosen a more subtle or tasteful title for this blog
entry, it just didn’t seem in keeping with the content. Also, I thought it would attract your
attention, and as you are now casting a curious eye over this post, it appears
to have done the trick!
I live in a
great part of Shanghai: on the interchange of two metro lines, with local
shops and great street food on our doorstep, and a short distance from good
nightlife spots and great shopping malls.
There’s also a well maintained park a 5 minute walk from my apartment;
where families, joggers and yuppies enjoy their respective recreation
time. After dark, however, Xujiahui park
becomes a ‘breeding’ ground for young, infatuated Chinese couples who like
nothing more than to find a relatively quite spot in the park in which to dry
hump. Yes, I said dry hump! No word of a lie.
All new teachers
at our company are given an induction pack upon arrival in Shanghai. Included is a map of the city which
specifically highlights Xujiahui park: ‘where the local lovebirds like to walk
on cloud 9. Pssst… let’s not disturb them!’
They don’t seem to be walking on anything when I see them; legs entwined
and busy playing tonsil tennis!
Hey ho, it is at
least refreshing to see that younger generations here choose their own suitors
and have fun finding Mr. or Mrs. Right amongst the millions of people in this
vast city. A quick trip to Humpers’ Hill
might help them distinguish between the frogs and the princes/princesses! Good luck to them. Happy canoodling folks!
Xujiahui park
A xx
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