大风 (Big Wind)

When I got into the elevator a woman said to me "大风!"(da feng meaning big wind) as she was getting out.   Boy was she right!  Today the wind blew so hard I think my bike started to go backwards.  The strange thing is, one moment you are struggling not to fall over and then the next you are being pushed.  You have no idea what direction the wind will blow next.  Its also really irritating to feel the grittiness of dirt in your mouth and sand up your nose.  Perhaps I will wear my mask when I go outside again.