Delivery man

Washing machine on a motor bike. Is there nothing that can't be strapped to two wheels?

ANZAC day Shanghai

This morning a dawn service was held at the Consul-General's residence in Shanghai, marking the 98th anniversary of the Gallipoli landing. Two school children, an Australian and a New Zealander were chosen to raise the respective flags during the playing of the Rouse. I had the job of looking after the school kids, so got a birds eye view of the service. This pic was snapped after the service had concluded.

Copy cat

There has been a quite a bit of imitating going on lately - always Max copying Zara, never the other way round. These pictures represent just a small sample of the goings-on. It often goes like this: Zara needs something, Max immediately also needs the same thing. Zara has a sore toe, magically Max also has a sore toe. Tonight Zara had to go to the toilet, 2 seconds later Max announced that he also needed to go. Without fail. Wherever she is, or whatever she is doing, little brother is just a few steps behind. It's really adorable and I wish I could pause time.

Travelling tip #1

Not cool to take photos with an iPad.

Spring

Spring appears to have arrived in Shanghai now - a temp of 31 degrees recorded around lunchtime today. Away with the jackets!

Baby on back

Look closely...

Xi'an - a few more photos