On Cloud Nine

Came across these 'cloud formations' on board the plane yesterday.

The English Language. In China.

These photos were taken during our "From Xian to Beijing" trip in Y2001......let's hope after so many years, the standard of English has improved!

Unfortunately, there were no digital cameras then and the quality of the pictures have deteriorated over the years :-(

The sign actually says "One green grass makes the world beautiful". Probably some direct translation from the Chinese phrase!

Technically, I suppose there is nothing really wrong with the phrase, but whoever 'receives' rubbish?!

Oh woe the camera flash, the deterioration of the photo and my scanner, but the sign actually says "To take notice of safe, the slippery are very crafty".

I do believe these signs are as much a 'tourist attraction' as the terracotta warriors and the Forbidden Palace!