A walk down Xi Qiao

This is a short visual tour of our street Xi Qiao (pronounced SHEE CHOW).

The ultra modern side of town, high skyscrapers springing up everywhere

Simply turn around and get a sense for the level of daily life in our neighborhood

Power lines? What power lines?

There are always plenty of local shops to fit every need,
a nice change from strip mall society

The produce is always top notch!

Not a playground, but one of many local exercise squares
for the early-risers

Buried within the utilitarian apartment high-rises, every now and again
a structure older than 50 years stands out

If it looks unsafe, you'll find at least three children playing with it.

Our street corner from curbside

Liz making her way to our stairwell, past the recyclers, fix-it shop and restaurant.

In our stairwell, the common areas tend to look a little dilapidated

65..66..67..68.. Just 28 to go!

Don't worry, the inside is much cleaner than the outside!