After being in China for 12 days, I can honestly say I will not miss...the traffic and crazy drivers...the umbrellas...squatty potties...people constantly brushing up against me...the staring...having strangers take photos with my kids...and the HEAT. Outside of those few things, I think I would like living in China...the food is to die for!
Today we ventured out on our own to a local park. This park is one of two near our hotel and nicely tucked back away from the street noise. It had a huge lake where you could rent boats, play ping pong, use exercise equipment, and it also had the cutest little amusement park.
We also walked through a local neighborhood and street market. The street market was amazing. The fruits and vegetables were huge and looked delicious! There was also some very interesting animals for sale...frogs, turtles, snakes, sting rays...that the Chinese butchered right there on the street for all to see.
We also ate at the most delicious street cafe. Their pot stickers and noodle dishes were so awesome...I can't stop eating there. Nobody in the cafe speaks English, so Tris has to point to pictures on the wall. I will miss the street cafe food the most!
Tomorrow is our US Consulate appointment and oath ceremony then off to the Island for a little shopping!
Thanks for sharing the photos! Sounds like the street cafe is a good place to eat. Maybe you could find some vegetarian dishes to replicate for us back in the states :)
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