Hello world, it's great to be back. Many things have changed since our last blog entry. The evil pandemic finally went away, country borders have reopened, everyone is traveling again, and we moved to China!
When we decided to move from New Zealand back to Singapore four years ago, we didn't plan on moving so soon again. But life unexpectedly gifted us the opportunity to be based in Shanghai, and we grabbed it with both hands and feet.
Shanghai has many nicknames like "Pearl of the Orient" and "Paris of the East". The one that stands out for me is the Magical City (魔都), pronounced as Modu. Maybe because it has that Lord of the Rings vibe to it. Maybe because there is so much history and culture behind the city.
Or maybe because bicycles, motorbikes and cars actually co-exist in harmony on the road. Coming from Singapore, this is truly an amazing sight to see.
This is a typical traffic cross junction in Shanghai. Look at how everyone just gets on with their own vehicle. Cars, motorbikes, cyclists and even pedestrians.
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| Where young and old commute |
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| Where lines demarcate safety |
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| Where slow biking is normal |
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| Where bikes can be safe |
What magic spell is this? I know a place that could use some of it.
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