Twas the night…
…before Christmas
And all through our small town
I could hear people stirring
But we were winding down
My teammates were nestled all snug in their beds
Where the occasional mosquito danced above their heads
I was nearly through watching The Lord of the Rings
The copy’d been stolen, but I was used to these things
When out on the street there arose such a clatter
Nakia woke up to ask… “What is that?!”
I could hear Jim laughing through his closed door
As we tried to make sense of this deafening roar
It seems the Chinese to celebrate Christ’s birth
Light of firecrackers at midnight for all they are worth
Adam started filming and Pete got up too
It was no use for them to try to sleep through
Each time we thought the fireworks were done
Another strand was lit to continue the fun
Finally they quit, and we all went to bed
After previewing clips from Adam’s infrared
I guess if you’re American, Bahamian, or Chinese
You can say “Merry Christmas!” however you please
December 29th, 2007 at 11:10 am
Merry X-mas Drew!! Say hi to everyone. Thinking of you guys lots!
December 29th, 2007 at 2:16 pm
ADAM, I can’t wait to view that video. Hope you get a good night sleep on New Year’s Eve. Will that be an opportunity for filming also? Take care across the border(s). We won’t be going on a trip at this time. Will talk to you soon. Love Mom
December 31st, 2007 at 12:12 pm
Thank you Drew and company for the fascinating months of reading about your travels in China. China and its people really have become close and personal to me now. I have many Jersey friends and family who to are following your journey across our world. I wish you and your team a Safe and Healthy New Year. God’s peace.
Angela Tedesco
December 31st, 2007 at 3:01 pm
Thanks my poetic friend!
I forgot fireworks are part of the Chinese Christmas celebration! I remember my own experience with this strange phenomenon - and I think I’ve got a photo to document my surprise.
Kate
October 20th, 2014 at 7:10 am
Im grateful for the blog post.Really thank you! Want more.