There’s always time for sunsets

1 Oct

Autumn is my favorite season in Shanghai.  The winds blow away the pollution, the nights get cool and there can be beautiful, beautiful sunsets.

The first glance out the window

The first glance out the window

We saw this one from our kitchen window on a recent weekend.  Dinner waited as we both stared in awe at the colors that splashed across the sky.  The sunset felt prophetic – the light leading into the heavens.

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Ten minutes later – it was gone, only a memory.

Just before it disappeared

Just before it disappeared

I’m glad I took the time for this sunset.

Happy National Chinese holidays to you all.  Today kicks off a week of vacation during the best time of the year.  We’ll be staying in Shanghai – too much travel for me this year – and enjoying the fall.

Hopefully there will be some more sunsets soon!

8 Responses to “There’s always time for sunsets”

  1. abc in shanghai October 1, 2014 at 8:17 am #

    Nice westerly view! Too bad Fall doesn’t last too long here.

    • gkm2011 October 4, 2014 at 4:50 pm #

      I know, too short, but the last several days have been absolutely gorgeous! Best time to be in Shanghai!

  2. Constance - Foreign Sanctuary October 1, 2014 at 9:19 am #

    Great sight to see right from your own place! Just lovely!

    • gkm2011 October 4, 2014 at 4:50 pm #

      Yes, agree – just need to take the time to look.

  3. Every Day Adventures in Asia October 1, 2014 at 11:06 am #

    Autumn used to be my favourite season in Canada… the cool winds bringing crisp clean air, bright colours as the leaves turned, time to pull out the funky jackets (NOT the parkas yet!) and boots, walking with a jaunty step. 🙂

    While Delhi does have winter, Mumbai just shifts between ‘warm’ and ‘warmer’ so I no longer get to enjoy that little ‘nip’ in the air.

    Enjoy your time without travel!! Me thinks a little nesting is in order. 🙂

    • gkm2011 October 4, 2014 at 4:51 pm #

      Yes, settling in and enjoying picture perfect weather! Mumbai is not so known for crisp weather – I agree!

  4. ladyofthecakes October 1, 2014 at 4:23 pm #

    I love sunsets! Enjoy your few days of rest 🙂

    • gkm2011 October 4, 2014 at 4:52 pm #

      Thanks – has been a perfect break thus far!

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