Crunch! In the still evening air, the branch dropped without warning onto the car below and bounced into the side of a passing bus. It was not a huge branch, but still left a sizeable dent in the roof of the BMW. Just another reason the streets of Nanjing can be hazardous.
A massive make-over is underway at Xianlin Lake. One northern arm of the lake is being resculpted. Trees are being dug up and relocated. So it is understandable that all the entrances were closed. However, within twenty four hours, a gap magically appeared in the fence, and all through the weekend the steady stream of people poured in and out. The plan is to provide more conveniences, so soon you might be able to get a cup of coffee and go to the toilet. And all the while, the massive bulwark of Wanda Mall rears skyward to the south. Apartments and offices are selling out as soon as they become available.
