Honestly – the Chinese New Year was not on my bucket list of things to do before I kick the bucket, but it should have been.
Today the crescendo of fireworks began this morning at dawn and continues to increase as we roll towards midnight.
Being stationed in Dalian China has its unique opportunities', one of which is to experience the New Year first hand – Chinese Style.
Today began like many with an early trip to the market to prepare for a few days with most shops closed for the holiday. The major stores
Like Wal-Mart and Metro were still open, and quite busy. At Wal-Mart we bought food, but did not think the fresh squid looked so healthy, so we passed on that.
Metro is like a Sam's club in the US – Members only – whole sale store. We picked up some party items for Friday when folks are coming
To watch the official fireworks on Xing Hai square form our apartment. Considering Dalian just blew off more fireworks than exist in the State of Ohio, I cannot imagine
What is in store for Friday. Size wise I ran close to the fireworks launch site behind the open book (foot ball field size book open to the sky next to the sea). If the number of tarps and motor systems being built is any indication, this will be a monster show.
Running tonight was incredible. The constant concussions reflecting off the mountains and sky scrappers, coupled with a solid dose of sea fog, and gun powder smoke makes for one
Intense running motivational moment.
It was good to run – the broken toes ar healing, so I can start to ramp up more next week. The swimming has conditioned the upper body more, (not enough) and that helped. I did get a crap in my right calf, and felt like I pulled something in the ham string area – hopefully those were just lack of training whining from my body and nothing real.
Will not sleep tonight – the roar continues as folks blow off fireworks to chase the ghosts away from the new year, so it is free and happy.
Amazing Thunder for hours –
Bucket list – Check!
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