The weather here has been less than pleasant. It's not brutally cold, probably in the 40's most days, but is a raw kind of cold. Combined with the rain that has plagued us I believe everyday since I've been here, walking around can be a pain (and we walk everywhere). Also if you happen to get caught in the rain and decide that you can't stand to walk any longer it's nearly impossible to find a cab.
Because of this persistent rain people carry umbrellas constantly. Although I never use one at home or school, I have graciously accepted one the my host mom has lent to me. However it seems that even when it's not raining many Chinese people still use their umbrellas as they walk around the city. It's pretty odd.
Along with it raining everyday, I'm yet to see the sun shine in Shanghai, not sure if it can through the smog that lingers over the city. We were told that it will probably start to warm up in about a month and everything will start to bloom and be very pretty. This "pretty" state lasts for about two months through May and then June becomes unbearably hot (thankfully I leave the last of May).
I guess I shouldn't complain about the weather though, I could be home shoveling snow!
-AL
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