Shanghai was the final leg of our China adventure, and where I wished I'd brought another lens or even the flash that came with my rented camera to capture the vibrance of the city–particularly at night.
In the few photos I captured, I was mesmerized by the stark contrast of old and new, which were quite literally staring at each other from across the Huangpu River as we walked along the Bund.
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It's crazy to think that the trip is nearly over, but then I think about everything we have done, seen, tried, experienced—and with that lens, it honestly feels like much longer than 10 days.
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Tonight we sat for one last meal together as our "China family." Like usual, the food was delicious and plentiful, and we shared great stories and laughed.
If there's one thing I've learned in my travels, it's that food is a unifier. Sitting around friends and family fills your belly and heart at the same time.
© 2026 Kelsi
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