What an adventure

Aside from the lack of sleep and the impossibility of getting any on the flight itself, today was quite a scary and yet blessed day.
Getting into a hired car was perhaps a mistake, though, not as big of a mistake as some may think. I think that the danger really is that they may rip you off, else, as I've learnt today, you have this scenario where the driver's greed overtakes his integrity and he tries to alter the agreement.

So I got dumped on a random road junction today. I was trying to flag for a cab when I finally realised that I'd be better off braving the public transportation and giving it a good shot.
I think I'm Glad that I decided to make my way to the nearest train station in the end. Taking the train was a lot easier... And cheaper than I had expected and so in no time I managed to get to my friend's house (not without first braving the insane squeeze on the trains).

Reaching her house I'm Glad that this meant that I reached only at a time when she was awake and not too early (they had to work today) and that I managed to save quite a bit of money.
The thrill and the scare has also placed me in a better mindset about China. I had initially wanted to just slack off and have a cushy touristy time here.
My adventure in the morning made me more interested to understand the way of life here. I spent more time observing people, observing the systems, taking more time to think about what really happens in Shanghai. I think I saw many sights and sides of it today, and that was something interesting for me.

All in all I thank God for how things turned out. He did not make it difficult for me to see the good in His plans (which involved also, my recklessness). I am thankful for how He has kept me safe and I think I want to respond by making sure that I do stay safe... Else I'd be throwing away this gift of His which really really, jump started my trip in a manner so good and fulfilling I would not ask for any better.