A Thousand Words

If a picture is worth a thousand - then how much is a video worth? Last night while out in the Hanqiao section of Shanghai - amongst the glittering skyscrapers and busy Chinese traffic - a man on a bike with hundreds of pieces recyclable styrofoam strapped to its frame rode past. This is a perfect example of China today - stuck in between a cosmopolitan rebirth and deep traditional cultural roots. Its also just a funny image...