We have spent the day touring the city and will continue to do so until we leave on the morning of the 5th. I have to admit, the city is much more scenic than I'd expected--there seem to be endless patches of dense skyscrapers nestled in mountain valleys. So far, we've already had some interesting experiences including some very abnormal cuisine. When in Rome, right?
Above is a picture of me and the gang (left to right: me, Jessica, Staci, and Brian) at a very local kitchen, in which I unintentionally ordered beef fat soup, consisting of large chunks of beef fat among other unidentifiable items. Since then we have grown to appreciate the local bakeries-- maybe the only venue where a Westerner can get a cheap meal that will not make them wonder about the possible detrimental effects to their digestive system.
We spent the late afternoon/early evening swimming in a very impressive aquatic complex (pictured above), which was free, due to the Olympic games. It was a relaxing way to end a very productive day, though it is important to note that the pool rules included the following: "Fouling of the pool may result in a $5000 fine and 14 days imprisonment." Clearly, we aren't in Kansas anymore. Tomorrow morning we leave for Singapore!
Mike
1 comment:
Glad you're enjoying the city! What in the world did you eat?
Mom Diller
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