Well, today started off a bit windy and while we were in class we found out that we were in for another level 3 typhoon warning. That was soon upgraded to a level 8 typhoon warning, and classes were cancelled along with many businesses shutting down and people heading home. Our roommates, Janne and Rikard (the swedes), headed with me down to the harbor to see what all the fuss was about. On the way we picked up some sushi to eat on the way and down at the harbor, it is never an inconvenient time for sushi... granted it was hard to eat without losing it in the wind, but delicious.
We ended up meeting some other friends at the Harbor, a couple german guys, Martin and Clemens. The weather did not improve upon their arrival. Very fun overall - wet, windy and slightly salty. Part of the roof from the bus terminal blew off while we were standing nearby so we decided to head home shortly after, there wasn't much debate. As we left we saw some locals walking up with some beers and snacks to enjoy the weather, I guess it is still a novel experience for some - it definitely was for us.
This is your best post yet - I am still laughing. Hey - 86km wind is NO laughing matter...but still, the image of your eating sushi in the middle of a Signal 8 Typhoon calmly watching a roof blow off brings lots of visuals to mind. Like, were you eating it straight from what blew in from the harbor or did you have to buy it from a restaurant? And that last vid - did Mark get blown over the sea wall? Guess that would have been a different post...
ReplyDeleteKeep those cards and letters coming, boys.