We've finally settled in over here in Shanghai. We have a pretty nice two-bedroom apartment right across from school (it's about a two minute walk). Mandy is teaching first graders and I have ninth and tenth honors English. My classes are great - very small and the kids are awesome.

We teach at SMIC (Semiconductor Manufacturing International Company) Private School. It's in its sixth year and is slowly growing. Many of the students are children of the employees of the company, but it has opened up to the general public. We're really enjoying the people we've met so far.

This is the best waitress in the world!

That's the Pearl Tower in Pudong.

Here we are in Pudong, Shanghai overlooking the area known as The Bund. Notice the shirt, Twins fans! I'm representing over here!