June 23

We had originally planned to sleep late, but went ahead and woke up early so we could farewell the rest of the group that was leaving. Ate breakfast, but then slept for a few more hours. Went back to the cloth market, this time to pick up Jenny’s custom made dress. We also found cute coats we liked, mine a lime green peacoat.



Jenny and I originally wanted to schedule manicures and pedicures at the hotel. But someone else had gone and said it was a joke of a service, so we once again looked towards our guidebook for help, this time in the pampering department. There were a number of spas recommended in the French Concession, and we decided on Dragonfly.



There we had the most amazing hour-long shiatsu massage, and then hour-long foot massage…for a whopping $35. Heaven. Then back to the hotel to brag to Pete and decide on dinner.

We decided on Azul again, and it started pouring in the cab on the way over. We got a little soaked in our run to the restaurant, and Pete managed to stub his toe pretty badly as well. But at least we made it, and it wasn’t crowded, and there was so much to look forward to. With only with just three of us we got a pared down version of the last meal at Azul. Hummus and Mediterranean eggplant dip for appetizers. Garlic fries, mashed potatoes, and grilled asparagus for sides. Mushroom risotto and oxtail gnocchi for entrees. And a pitcher of the blackberry sangria. Delish. Again.