Zhuhai on the Fly

Our time in Zhuhai has been relaxing and truth be told, I am in need of a little relaxation. Actually Zhuhai is a resort for many Chinese honeymooners. It feels like California with all the palm trees, breezy air, and well tended landscaping. However, these city dwellers are far from Californians. People in Zhuhai aren’t as stylish as those in Shanghai and aren’t as proud as those in Beijing. Being in the tropics, you can find more leisure activities in the parks and malls. Other than relax in our hotel room, the only activity that we’ve done in Zhuhai is take Maeli to the jungle gyms and parks. Zhuhai parks remind me of Starbucks in Seattle. People are taking a break, enjoying themselves, and there are so many of them that sometimes you can see a Starbucks from a Starbucks.

Unlike it’s neighbors Macau and Hong Kong, Zhuhai isn’t known for much in the outside world. It’s size and population is comparable to Pittsburgh, PA. There are wide bike lanes with less bike traffic than in Beijing. The street vendors still haggle and passersby still stare, so at least that much hasn’t changed.

I’m getting used to the idea that we’ll be living out of our suitcases for at least another month and that idea can weigh me down. Our plans for Taiwan are still not solid as we can’t easily find the kind of hotels we want over the Internet. When we get there we’ll have to do some quick thinking and fast acting. So the stresses of traveling can make one feel like they need a little relaxation. Luckily Zhuhai is just the place for that.