What a perfect way to start my China day

It is 5:45 am and my alarm goes off. I don't really need it, though. My place overlooks a pond and the chattering of women gathered there vies for my attention with the birds who are off on their usual early start to catch worms. The women chat and move their arms and legs and for a while I think they are preparing to gather and walk. No. They just chat and move their arms and legs around. A form of exercise I may adopt if I get tired of my morning walk.