Buying a Magazine

Today I went out to buy a magazine, in particular, a magazine called ~that's shanghai~, it's a magazine with listings of upcoming events, restaurants, and other helpful and interesting information about the goings on here in Shanghai. I have been getting mine 'free' at the local coffee shops or restaurants that leave them laying about. I asked my pal Kathi where she buys them and she said that in the past 2 years that she has been here she has never paid for one. Well I don't frequent as many coffee shops and restaurants as she does and it is not on my mind to lightly lift one from an establishment when I am enjoying a meal or a coffee. So today I decided to find a newsstand and buy the newest issue.

Being Chinese New Year...I have mentioned that haven't I?? So much is just shut down. Now don't get me wrong, there are plenty of restaurants and shopping open for business but most smaller establishments are just shuttered for the week. Here is a picture of the newsstand closest to our apartment - closed. I know that this massive celebration will be over on Friday or is it Saturday? And then I hope I can buy a magazine catering to my expat ways.

Here are pictures of our street, Nanjing Road, all dressed up for Chinese New Year!