It's funny here in Shanghai - everyone leaves as soon as school is out! The American schools finish in very early June, so the annual exodus starts then, and many people with young children leave before school finishes, to beat airfare rises and to maximise the time at home.
It's sad too, because we say goodbye to so many friends at this time of year who are moving on, so the last few weeks have been filled with farewell parties for grown ups and for the kids. The grown up parties usually consist of cocktails and dinner while the kids parties are usually at indoor play centres or swimming pools with chocolate cupcakes! It's hard nonetheless to say goodbye.
This year, we decided to stick around for nearly 2 weeks after school finished before we embark on our summer adventures, and it has been so quiet. The streets are deserted, a result of many expats being away already and also the heat. We have been swimming and hanging out with some remaining friends, and generally relaxing; we have really begun to wind down after the frenetic finish to the school year. Now to get on with the packing!!
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