Differences...

The longer we're here, the more normal things become. A few things that now seem normal are:

Buildings are lit up all around the city with colorful lights - year round.

Cup lids are often sealed onto the cup.

This meal was unusual because it included raw vegetables - here they are almost always cooked.

Sidewalks and paths are swept with brooms made of branches.

Scaffolding and ladders are made of bamboo.