Getting around in China

So, I got to thinking you might be interested in the various ways we manage to get around in China. I went thru my pictures of when the kids were visiting and came up with a few:

Walking, you manage to log a lot of miles just getting around. These two (Destiny & Kevin) were clowning around during a shopping expedition.

Of course, there is always driving, which can add years on to your life! We take a lot of taxis (cheap) and say our prayers as they zoom in and out of traffic. Obeying traffic laws in China is optional (so is driving on your side of the road) so sometimes it is best not to look. Always an adventure...

Pedicabs are a nice way to get around crowded (pedestrian) areas. Some are powered by motor bike and others by are human powered. This picture is on a rainy night on our trip to Xian.

There is always the bike. Here, Carrie & Destiny are enjoying a ride on the inner city wall in Xian on a bicycle built for two!

Dumb and Dumber (Kevin & Paul) can never resist a chance to goof off.

China has millions of escalators and they are always crowded as Paul found out.

You could try the old fashion way...riding a horse. Destiny gave it a try at the Shenzhen zoo.

Trains and subways are some of the easiest modes of transportation. The boys are old pros at this from Japan. Here, Paul & Kevin are commuting in Hong Kong. We will have a subway station near us next year! Can't wait.

Being on the ocean and across the bay from Hong Kong; the ferry is a frequent means of commuting between countries and around Hong Kong (it is an island after all). Above; Kevin & Paul are on the Star Ferry in Hong Kong. Below; Kevin is on the ferry from the Hong Kong Airport and Shekou (Shenzhen, China).

Many people get around by electric bike. The kids had a blast exploring Shekou this way. Kevin is showing off the fisherman's wharf near our home. Luckily you can't smell it in the picture.

Well, the "old folks" traded up to real gas powered scooters. It must be quite the sight to see us coming down the road. We are enjoying the extra power and the wind rushing thru our hair!

Well, that's it in a nutshell. Hope you enjoyed our presentation!