National Holiday (aka the Nguyens Take a Break from China Holiday)

The anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China is on October 1st. For you history buffs, the year was 1949. The National Holiday is the longest holiday in China, starting on October 1st and ending on October 7th. Most businesses, including my office, are closed all of next week. I hear from locals and expats alike that it is a nightmare in Shanghai during National Holiday as everyone is off from work and roaming around the city.

Sydney and I are taking the opportunity to visit Sydney, Australia for a week. We are leaving Shanghai on Thurday, September 27th, and returning on October 4th. I am SOOO excited -- English speakers, rental car so I can get around at will, untainted food, non-diseased pigs, and Target stores. If that's not the formula for a great vacation, then I don't know what is.