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Made it back in time for an old friend's birthday party. Douglas Chew is the Creative Director and fashion designer of a national chain of ready to wear clothing in China. That's the "work hard" part of his life in Shanghai and here's the "play hard"

When walking down the busy shopping street Huai Hai Road, you are constantly approached by those who receive a commission for luring you into the back alley shops with counterfeit goods.

Just a glimpse of people out and about shopping during the weekend in Shanghai despite the very cold weather and rain.

A quick hello before heading off to a friend's birthday party...

Back from an afternoon lunch, shopping in back alley shops and a much needed foot massage. 45 minutes for $10 bucks. I should go back tomorrow and just move in there for the rest of the week. So nice.

Quick good morning on Seesmic before meeting up with my friend Erica for lunch at Element Fresh.