Lifecycle this week – jams, and blandness.

The very large new school in XianLin has just opened, so at finishing time the six lane road is reduced to just one narrow lane. Travelling South, a car is forced onto the wrong side of the road to thread its way through. Any truck has no chance. Of course, it will get really interesting when the new Wanda Mall directly opposite opens. The town planner really thought this one through! In case you thought it was forgotten, said mall is now a giant rambling wall of banal buildings. Not a jot of creativity! Are you enjoying the milder temperatures? After hibernating for the Summer, many local activities are back in full swing, including Hash House Harriers. The next daytime Hash trail will be on Sunday the 25th. Check out other listings on www.nanjingexpat.com if you are looking for activities in Nanjing as we move into Autumn. And the hard copy of The Nanjinger is about to appear. Watch for it at your favourite pickup point.