Kids and tops

Sunday afternoon in Quandeng Square

This enormous square, with a big blue two legged sculpture at the centre, and a shopping mall beneath, is in the middle of Jinan.

It was a warm, Spring, Sunday afternoon, with just enough breeze to lift the kites. People are entertained by the amazing fountains, and each other. Kite fliers, roller skaters, lovers, men spinning tops.

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And below is a short video of some top spinners, entertaining an appreciative crowd. Listen to the weird sound the tops produce.

Saturday in the park

I walking through the adjacent park (trying to warm up) when I came across this boy, with his stick, and his puddle. I hurried back to the apartment to get my camera.


Other kids play, with or without a helping hand.











Older citizens, wearing warm clothing, play croquet. Vigorously.


From the park, we see a building being built in the distance with workmen perched precariously on top of it. And the recent rain has revealed that the dirty grey plants actually have delightful colour!