Walking around the farming area by Yangshuo, everything seemed so familiar. The sights, the smells, the quiet, the slow pace of the people, the water buffalo. At first I thought my mind was making it feel familiar so I would feel safe, then I realized I've been walking through these areas for 45 years – ever since Korea in 1964.
But China is very different. In other countries I been to the children would come up and ask for pens or candy, in China, the children take pictures of us with their cell phones. We bought water at a small store and the sales girl (and the sales people are almost always young girls – that hasn't changed) scanned the bottles! We chatted with a South African women on the trail (which in China, is a paved road!) and she said It's like China skipped a stage.
Hi,
Just checked to read and view…pictures are excellent and your descriptions a treat to read. Wish I were traveling with you! Ready for more food updates.
Laura
I know you are probably doing the blog for your own purposes- but thanks for writing and posting. I am living vicariously through your trip- although I did just get a few days in Bangkok.
It is odd how endemic American brands are. I used to bristle when I saw a McDonald’s or KFC elsewhere- but have come to the conclusion that it is not our fault. They have their version of junk food- it is just not as recognizable.
So- you did not say how was the pig lung in sauce was.
Safe journeys