As everyone warned us, the chinese drive crazy and have very little regard for traffic laws... however, they all drive relatively slow. So the fright factor is minimal. Although we did see a taxi hit a scooter the other night.
Despite us westerners not understanding a darn thing about the language, culture, or daily life, the chinese people always smile and try to help us out (I think having the adorable children with us helps)
Almost every apartment complex (and there are many), has an inner courtyard/garden as well as a playground and a walking street with a few shops.
Taxis cost 10RMB, which is about a 1.50 US
The school has snack everyday at 10:30 for all the students and staff. Usually bread and jam with some kind of fruit.
It is overcast almost everyday but the mornings and evenings are quite pleasant to be outside
The number 4 is considered to be unlucky and apartments on the 4th floor are rented for less. (No worries - we are on the 7th floor)
Everynight most apartment building have a light show on their exterior (including ours) It is a crazy city scene that puts Las Vegas to shame!
