So here I am, almost three months down the line and only one day left of teaching. I'm off to Hong Kong in four days for some much needed R&R. But, in the meantime I've been exploring mainland China. We went do Dalian over the weekend holiday, a big coastal city, that is a popular resort among the natives. And after nearly two months of dust, dirt, and rubbish in the street, Dalian was a glorious parade. The city had sidewalks, there were other colours besides brown, there were plants, real live plants; it had a nightlife, bars, and many other foreigners. Who I presume were all there for the same non-brown parade that had me so enthralled.
The main view from the coastline in Dalian.
Dalian's main skyline.
A giant half-pipe structure along the coastline. And keeping with Chinese tradition there were no barriers or railings to prevent death if you happened to fall of either end.
Just two of the very impressive skyscrapers in Dalian.
Proof of non-brown things. It's been so long I can't even remember what colour this is.
Now I know you were going to ask me to give you one image that sums up China (not sure why you would), but just in case:
China is growing. It is growing at an alarming rate. Everywhere I go something is being built. These cranes have become an almost constant backdrop to everywhere I have been and everything I have done in China.
Well, that's all she wrote. Well, at least until next week, when I'll be in Hong Kong.
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