Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Opera Singing Bicycle Rider

  I was walking home the other night from an after school run to the store for some much needed chocolates and other unhealthy American foods when I saw, or rather, heard something strange. Focusing on exactly how much of my food I was going to devour that night and how much to save for the rest of the week I noticed a high pitch singing coming from across the street that was getting louder. Taking a look to my right I expected to see someone sitting by a radio or a group of women getting ready to do their evening dances (will explain about this later) or someone singing for money but I only saw people walking or riding bicycles. I glanced up and a little bit around trying to pinpoint where the noise was coming from. After a few seconds I realized that one of the bicycle riders was singing and it was a young man at that. He was sing in a high operatic voice and making hand motions to go along with his singing. I did a double take as the singing that I was hearing and the person emitting it did not appear to me to go together in the least. Realizing that I should not be surprised by anything I see or hear I just kept walking and watched him ride away, however I did give the incident a head shake/eye roll combo.

4 comments:

  1. Sounds like you are getting somewhat acclimated to your new environment. You should be singing also, like #37 out of the Zions Harp. Wouldn't that be a hoot the singing American teacher. That would be something for them to remember. So what about the fortune cookie?? Hope you are cooking chicken with the rice. It is hard for Uncle Tony to steal rice off of your plate :)

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  2. After weeks of missing you and praying for you I finally accessed and caught up on your new blog address and posts-WOW! Just as during your India adventure, you are able to transport us to China, to almost feel and see what you are experiencing. Maybe two visits (totaling 5+ weeks) to Japan help me to relate a little bit to the Asian culture, just how vastly different it can be. Keep sharing, love the pics, honesty and thoughts. Know you're thought of often!

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  3. I meant to ask before: I noticed all of your photos look overcast. Having grown up in a city, I am used to orange skies at night from the light pollution being reflected in the clouds, but I remember having blue skies. How is the air quality there?

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  4. Enjoying your blog!!!! looking forward to the next post.

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