Saturday in the Park

Though I happily could have stayed inside all day playing guitar and reading, I figured I should probably go outside.




So I took the subway two stops down and explored Ritan park. Unlike parks in America, which are often open expanses of grass, in Chinese parks, there are lots of things to do.




Like give yourself a back-massage.



Exercise equipment, like slides or swings in America, litter parks and street sides everywhere. Pull-up bars, Gazelle type machines, and benches for leg lifts and sit ups are installed beside ping pong tables and badminton courts. Folk also come to practice tai chi, sing, play go, and fly kites.

And I laughed out loud happy when I saw this. Free bouldering...I'm so glad Chris recommended I bring my shoes.

It was a good choice to leave the apartment.