The Year of the Dragon

It's the start of the year of a Dragon, the most powerful lunar sign of the chinese calendar,
Signifying wisdom and intelligence.

I was woken up early from my warm little nest to join the new year celebrations in chilly outside temperatures.  Mum, Dad wanted to me to join them to see the festivities of our neighbourhood.  Arriving early meant avoiding the traffic. Living close by meant avoiding the crowds to secure "front row tickets".