Mahjong madness

I took a quick snapshot of myself with the computer camera, do I have a bit of a dazed look...it's the mahjong calling I may be addicted.
Yes I am learning to play mahjong and it's quite fun. A bit like 14 card rummy only more complicated. You play with 14 tiles and there are 3 suits and many wild cards. My driver thinks I am a big gambler now that he knows I am learning to play. Here in China if you are playing mahjong you are gambling.

I bought my own mahjong tiles - heavy little suckers. I play every Wednesday from 12 - 3, it's a nice group ranging from 8 to 12 to ladies who get together. Mostly Aussies but a couple Americans in the group as well. I am still learning so I am kind of a drag to play with, so many questions, but the ladies are all good sports. I generally walk over to the apartment of whom ever is hosting the game day, takes about 30 minutes and since the weather is wonderful it's a very enjoyable walk.

And fortunately the weather continues to be wonderful so here are some shots of Shanghai.