Typhoon Fanapi on Xiamen

                                  

And it's a big one. The biggest one landing on Fujian since the beginning of the year 2010. In average, Fujian faces 6 typhoons per year which mainly occur from July to September.

Since I'm always travelling in China during that time, I hadn't had the opportunity to experience one yet ! And this one, named Fanapi, has a fierce character. Xiamen Foreign Language School has cancelled all classes for tomorrow and Xiamen University has sent messages to the foreign teachers to be careful about the upcoming storm. No gouvernmental decision has been taken to cancel Xiada (Xiamen University) classes yet but it may be announced anytime.

It is 1am and I can hear the wind running through my apartment, from the closed window to the bottom of the entrance door. Doors and windows are usually not well insulated in Xiamen, so it is common to have some airflow when it gets windy. This one is strong enough so that I have to use strength to open the door, fighting against the wind.

From my balcony on the 13th floor, I see the palm trees shaking in the dark, the wind blowing on the glass bottles rolling on the street. I can't help but feel the excitement raising. Nature is talking, please listen and watch.

It's starting...