A tale of summer in two cities

Like many Shanghainese, summer is not my favorite season, given the prolonged hot and sultry days I have endured in the city.

Yet if I had to leave New York now, where I have been living for almost three years, summer will be the season I would miss the most. Summer has been my favorite season in the Big Apple.

The many outdoor events - especially the free shows and concerts - distinguish New York from Shanghai and probably all other big cities in China.