(cont.).... more both sides will realise how much they have in common, and come to share in the diverse cultures and experiences that each has to offer. EDIT* - realized I had omitted part of the following sentence: "We often have police undertaking random tests on drivers to make sure that they haven't been driving *over the limit*."

Having been to China, I can tell you that my opinion of the country is that it is an extremely lively and exciting place to be! Part of that excitement was, as you mentioned, the traffic. Coming from a relatively small and much less densely populated country (Australia), it was something very different to what I would be used to experiencing back home. Any time that we had to cross the road in shanghai was an intense undertaking, and it took a number of weeks before I could proudly cross the road with confidence like the locals! Drunk Driving is taken extremely seriously here in Australia. We often have police undertaking random tests on drivers to make sure that they haven't been driving, and anyone found over the legal limit faces large fines, and a possible loss of licence. I also experienced some of the nicer sides to China. As you say, Chinese people can be very friendly, as are people all over the world. Sharing a beer and BBQ on the side of the road with the local street vendor, meeting all of the interesting and wonderful personalities that of the locals that would gather, was one of the biggest recurring highlights of my trip. BBQ was not the only culinary highlight though. The amazing diversity and quality of Chinese cuisine was something that I really enjoyed. Some foods were familiar to me, as the large Chinese immigrant population in my home town had prepared me for the experience, but there was always something new and exciting to try everywhere you went, especially with the help of recommendations from those you met on your travels! (但是臭豆腐真的不好吃！) The history and stories of ancient China were all very interesting to discover. Visiting old towns such as Hang Zhou and Su Zhou, and learning about their history showed what an interesting and vibrant past lies in China's history. I know that a lot of Chinese people seem to worry about how the rest of the world sees them. I think the more that China opens its doors to the rest of the world, the