Pedestrians Beware: You do NOT have the right of way when
crossing the street in China. Who
does, you ask? Well, that is
certainly debatable, but when I’m crossing the street it’s definitely that
vehicle that is rapidly approaching without any intention of slowing down,
despite the clearly lit WALK sign.
In China, the traffic lights count down to the change of the light. Sadly this does not ail any impatience that drivers may have, because they usually just ignore the light all tog... Continue reading ...
After a while of traveling in foreign countries, you begin to realize that it's not just your luggage that can get lost. When you don't speak the language, you loose your ability to speak. If you can't decipher the written word, you loose your ability to read. And if you can't read the signs to know where you're going, you yourself can get lost. It can be a bit overwhelming, and at times humiliating, but I'm sure even Odysseus experienced frustration on his adventurous travels. This blog is my account of my travels. Hopefully, my blunders will assure others that they are not the only ones lost in translation.
