We made it...

We arrived in Shanghai to 87 degree weather and about the same percent humidity. There was a guy waiting for us holding a sign that said our names, so we hopped in the van with him and our years worth of luggage. About 20 minutes later we arrived at our new home.
Shanghai is a city of 18 or so million people, but we live on the outskirts in an area called Pu Dong. It is more rural than downtown, but definitely not rural by our normal standards. It seems like every building is at least five stories high. The companies area seems to be quite large, but I still need to explore. To get to the LQ (living Quaters) you have to go through a guarded gate. Its not really strictly guarded, it seems like you just walk in, maybe its because "wearenotchinese". The LQ is interesting; it reminds me of Germany a little, but I'm not quite sure why. The apartment complexes are many and tall. We were assigned a temporary apartment which we can call home for two weeks while we situate ourselves in our new place. The places are not furnished, so that makes things difficult. You can't just drive your truck down the street and pick up a couch off the curb around here. And from what we have heard thrift stores or other second hand type stores don't really exist. So you either get stuff from Ikea or if you're lucky you find someone who is leaving and wants to sell you all of there stuff. I met a girl that might be moving very soon, she is supposed to let me know on friday. If everything works out we might get a fully furnished apartment which would be very cool. (Speaking of which, Erik and I are going to share a two bedroom and Janai, Laura, and Sarah are sharing a three bedroom.)
I will share more later...