Cicada

Today on the way back from lunch we spotted a few girls taking pictures of a Cicada on the trunk of a tree. On closer inspection this creature was massive and sounded more like a chainsaw at work then a insect trying to attract a mate. A colleague, Leu Ann, picked it up without missing a beat and when questioned what she was doing, said, "My son will like this". I didn't ask any more questions, but I'm sure he'll be eating well tonight.

Dance Like Everybody Is Watching

To a Westerner this may look like a Fatboy Slim video clip tribute in the form of a flash mob. To the Chinese though it's their everyday, run of the mill, afternoon gym class.

 

Fact in Dalian Part No. 4

Fact: Pandas are not only a national treasure, they are also formidable badminton opponents. 

Dalian Traffic School

Red traffic lights are merely a suggestion.

Seat belts are for paranoid people and those with brand new cars. Once the car is older than 3 months you should stop using the seat belt. It can get very dirty in a very short period of time. Most people wouldn’t wear a seat belt in a taxi if their life depended on it… which, it does.

The safety of your car is the best place to stare at foreigners. That is unless they’re getting in your taxi. Then you’re better off staring out the front window in the direction you are travelling.

Your horn is the most important instrument in your car. It is your indicator, your brake and your stereo. If the traffic is gridlocked in front of you, you should use your horn in various bursts and sequences until the traffic moves in the direction you desire.  Be persistent, it will work eventually.

Fact in Dalian Part No. 3

Fact: Mung bean icy-poles are not as delicious as they sound.