We all laughed at the "Star-Rated Toilet". Perhaps it gets four stars for having Western-style amenities (as opposed to traditional, which we called "squatters")?
These panda hats were being hawked on the streets to susceptible tourists. We thought they were pretty funny. It certainly made staying with our group easier. We thought TJ would LOVE them; he cried when we put them on. Maybe next year.
Tiananmen Square, with Chairman Mao watching over all.
The famous marble boat at the Summer Palace
I love these lions. They guard the doors of Chinese homes, and keep evil from entering. The female is on the right left-facing side, the male on the right-facing side. Traditional Chinese homes also have a raised threshold. This is because they believe ghosts cannot step up; hence a raised threshold keeps any ghosts out.
It was really a great trip. But we sure were ready to see TJ! I missed him like gangbusters.
5 comments:
isn't it funny how you think they'll love something and they hate it? our neighbor had this flying saucer that just flies up a few feet and then softly lands back down. i thought charlie would love it since he loves airplanes, but he cried when he saw it. they just want to keep us guessing :)
I want lions at my front door. What a great trip. But welcome back home. I missed you.
It looks like you had an amazing trip...what a great experience!
So, when are you going to send us your pictures???? I'm waiting!! (in my best small guy from Princess Bride voice) ;)
Have you tried dumplings and roast ducks? They are the famous and traditional Beijing dieshes. And also bird's nest soup? Its a delicacy in China.
Enjoy your days~~~
Gillion
www.geocities.jp/hongkong_bird_nest/index_e.htm
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