Yesterday was a very bright day with good visibility.
My room is facing south, so if the hotel would be on a hill, or if I would be in a room on a very high floor, maybe I could see the sea! Of course, if the visibility would allow. It gets quite hazy during the day, probably because of the heat and humidity. This is one of the better photos I’ve made till today:
I tried to get a nice night shot as well, as some of the buildings are really pretty light up for few hours (nearly) every evening. I am not really pleased with the result but you can get an idea at least… p.s. my window got stuck and can’t be opened again. As the light reflection cannot be 100% avoided – I picked one with “a good reflection” 🙂
Two events from the neighbourhood caught my attention:
I thought there are fireworks. Everyone who knows me, knows that I like fireworks, so I jumped to the window to admire the game of fire.
But they were “only” firecrackers! From a high rise on my left (the smoke in front of the building on the picture)! I think this is a way to announce something important is happening for the family firing them? Can anyone confirm (as I am getting only “Chinese new year” as the reason for firecrackers on internet)? It was happening this Sunday, so a bit too late for the CNY. I was hearing at least 3 occurrences on that day – from 3 different buildings – 3 different families – 3 different reasons???
Or it was because of the Dragon Boat Festival?
Do you see the sports field full of students just between the two lush green tree orchards? The building nearby is obviously a school, the students are all wearing school uniforms. It was a kind of assembly at 8 am. Not sure if they are gathering every morning as I did not notice them yet, or it is only on (wait, which day is today???) Wednesdays, or today was some special occasion, or… It looked like they are all moving in a synchronised way, as if they were doing some morning exercises or preparing some act for a performance? Anyway, after I finished my breakfast, the field was empty again.
But the most impressive night show came yesterday night from the heaven! (Unfortunately you are not getting THE best lighting I saw, as I was too late with starting recording the sky drama, so this one is the best I could get.)
There was just lightning and thunder. No rain. No storm. Magnificent. Mystic.
