in a dumpling restaurant in Shijiazhuang. they also had dog on the menu and
a big turtle in a tank by the door that we were all suspicious about.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
split rabbit head
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
mao obama
Obama as Chaiman Mao t-shirts in the Muslim market of Xi'an, China. "you
like a t-shirt, okay, very beautiful, i give you good price"
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
city wiring in Xi'an
the city of Xian translates to xi = West, an = safety.
they just haven't gotten to the telephone wires yet, replacing the bamboo
telephone poles.
chinese medicinal massage "special immunity treatment"
this is the result of asking for the "special immunity treatment" from the
traditional medicinal massage place across from our hotel in Shijiazhuang.
it feels great afterward, but maybe it's because you're just happy the
torture is over.
super fit old chinese people
the park at the end of "healthy happy" street is filled with elderly people
that are more flexible than anyone i know
noble brother
the Chinese characters they've given for the name Viagra translates to "BIG
NOBLE BROTHER".
big boxes proudly on display at the pharmacy across from our hotel
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
zerodistance
the name of a prescription eye glass shop in Shijiazhuang, China.
"zerodistance": the distance you will be able to see if you wear our
glasses.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Saturday, March 12, 2011
public azardous waste bin
what sorts of hazardous waste is tourist going to have walking around an
ancient chinese village?
..in the pingyao walled city, china
Thursday, March 10, 2011
#4 = death
no 4th floor in China because the Mandarin word for the #4 sounds almost
like the word for death. very unlucky.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
hint mild and fragrant
.....somehow this sign means that you are
responsible for damage to your car if you park in this parking lot