Sunday, September 17, 2006

The Bull's Eye in the Middle Kingdom


Today I rode a bike throughout the city like a true China man. This place is 100% absolutely rediculous. It is huge in every aspect. The streets, the buildings, the egos. I don't know what the next 20, 30, 50 years holds for this country but it's gonna be real interesting. One thing I've come to believe being here is that China's continual rise of power will be peaceful. I've come to this opinion because these people don't want to do anything to stop the flow of money coming into their paws. Now, that being said they always want to keep face, whether bargaining or reassesing bad decisions, so I can't say they wouldn't fight. But these people want to get RICH. They'll sign contracts with Sudan, Zimbabwe, Iran, Myanmar and North Korea if it's benefits them. They'll let you check out late from the hostel for the right price and you can flag down almost any car in the country and it'll give you a lift for the right kilometer to Yuan ratio. Shit (no pun intended)Almost every public bathroom costs money and with my bladder I've been forking out some dough.
I'm in amazement of this place but not in a negative or positve way but I'm just, utterly amazed