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The world doesn't stop on National Day
We all have our stories about traveling during the holidays. These stories often include crowded buses,broken elevators,fighting,crying,ridiculous prices and lots and lots of mayhem. I have experienced all of these events in just the past 24 hours. The same can probably be said for most of you.
Yet, amazingly, life does go on in China even on a major holiday like this. Traveling may be slower and finding a place where you can eat without a reservation may be difficult, but at the end of the day, you realize that somehow, you managed to survive and perhaps even have a good time! The National Holiday is like any other day in China multiplied by a people factor of ten. If you don't mind seeing lots and lots of people and you don't mind being very close to them at times, then you will be just fine.
While we were out braving the crowds and trying to have some fun we should remember that there are millions of people across China today who still had to go to work today! Don't forget about all of the bus drivers,waiters,store attendants,and others who made this day possible for the rest of us. We should be thankful that they showed up to work today.
In short, holidays in China are always crazy because of the large population. If you dared to go out this weekend,more power to you! Maybe you're like me and you're telling yourself that you definitely won't venture out again next year but I'm pretty sure I told myself that last year too!
Like I said, life goes on no matter what. I got to where I wanted to go,I ate what I wanted to eat,and I enjoyed spending time with those I love. Isn't that what a holiday is all about?
Comments
Sun, 10/09/2011 - 20:46
I agree that is very tired when we went home , the bus was so crowded . I must stand on the bus . On the contrary ,i was enjoyable and relaxed at home .I can see my families and friends . In my opinion , in spite of tired ,i will go home happily .
Fri, 10/07/2011 - 22:02
I just want to say :no matter how poor we are ,travelling is necessary!
Fri, 10/07/2011 - 22:04
Did you go somewhere during the holiday Olivia?
Sat, 10/08/2011 - 10:06
en. I went to shanhaiguan and qinhuangdao.
Fri, 10/07/2011 - 14:47
i stayed in school during the national holiday. at the beginning i feel good ,because i at last have nothing to do ,nothing to buy nothing to work. oh, what a easy holiday. but as the days went on, i feel bored ,men must have something to do. i want to go home to help my father to do the farm work!!!
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 21:49
When you go out in national day, what you can only see is people.
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 21:02
This National holiday was my first time to travel guangzhou by myself. I really experienced crowed people when i was walking on the way to the MTR station . You didn't need to walk because crowed people would push you to move. Maybe someone don't like this feeling but i think it's ok. It's very interesting and it make you feel like moving the sea.
Wed, 10/05/2011 - 23:45
i am really appreciated the word that the bus drivers,waiters,store attendants,and others who made this day possible for the rest of us. We should be thankful that they showed up to work today. in our life ,if we harbor this kind of attitude ,even though the streets are crowded ,we feel happier ,comfortable ,moreover , China are always crazy because of the large population especially in large cities or travel destinations!hehe ,just like the teacher said ,just enjoy what you love ,that is what a holiday means
Wed, 10/05/2011 - 08:24
I went to Tianjin for visiting my uncle and aunt ,we enjoy ourselves together. They cooked delicious food for me. I am so appreciated that they spend so much time on treating me. Though the happy time is short, I still love staying with them.
Tue, 10/04/2011 - 21:42
When I go to someplace for fun,I just see there are lots of people.
Mon, 10/03/2011 - 00:23
I stayed at school this short holiday.But yesterday,with my friends went shopping.There are so so so so so so ..................................many many people.We are lose our way afterward.
Mon, 10/03/2011 - 00:07
yep,u r right. Life still goes on no matter what.
I have experienced what u said. It's just like a disaster. But it's okay,I'm used to the situation on national day.
ps, I'm in the crowd :(
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Sun, 10/02/2011 - 22:37
I can not agree with you more. The world still go on. As we all know ,autumn is a season of harvest. Many of the farmers is having a busy time in the field. there are more people than we thought are still working in the frontline. Here I will give my sincerest appreciation to them. Thank you for your hard working! No body can deny the fact that there are many people go out to have a fun. I really hope they have a good time .
Sun, 10/02/2011 - 22:10
I went to some villages in the countryside in DOUMEN with my family. It was kind of boring, the villages look the same to me. But we buy many vegetables and try some typical food in the villages, which was good. And I saw the sesame plant for the first time. Maybe it's the countryside isn't a popular place to go in the holidays, so it was not very crowded.