The days have been fun for the most part. I went to the travel hospital yesterday and got an ecg and an ultrasound (i'm not pregnant - hooray!! anyway, i'm pretty sure they weren't checking for that) and xrays and they drew blood. apparently only very healthy foreigners allowed in china. we went to Cindy's neighborhood after and went to this super crazy outdoor market. of course i didn't charge the battery in my camera but i'm sure there will be more later. the market had tons of fruits and veggies and stuff and a whole lot of unidentifiable items. sort of scary. they made lunch which was delicious. i inquired about cheese. apparently very hard to find. there is a kfc though. great.
Everything here is very cheap so far. I have eaten every meal, mostly noodles and veggies, for under $1. Can't beat that. Except for McDonald's which I know has 59cent hamburgers on Tuesdays, but I'm pretty sure my meals have been better!
I spent today walking around a very beautiful park, but it is very very hot here today. It is nice to sit in the internet cafe and cool down.
I think that I will not be heading to Yantai until the weekend, which will give me a little more time to explore downtown Qingdao, which is where the action is.
Observations so far: we drink lukewarm water, but bathe in the freezing cold, no one wears sunglasses despite being sold almost everywhere, babies pee on the streets through a slit in their pants, and crossing the street is a free for all - done at your own risk.
Everything here is very cheap so far. I have eaten every meal, mostly noodles and veggies, for under $1. Can't beat that. Except for McDonald's which I know has 59cent hamburgers on Tuesdays, but I'm pretty sure my meals have been better!
I spent today walking around a very beautiful park, but it is very very hot here today. It is nice to sit in the internet cafe and cool down.
I think that I will not be heading to Yantai until the weekend, which will give me a little more time to explore downtown Qingdao, which is where the action is.
Observations so far: we drink lukewarm water, but bathe in the freezing cold, no one wears sunglasses despite being sold almost everywhere, babies pee on the streets through a slit in their pants, and crossing the street is a free for all - done at your own risk.
3 comments:
awww... i'm so jealous that they can just pee on the street:( glad ur enjoying yourself little lady!
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I will fedex you contraband cheese.
Glad you got there safe and sound...can't wait to hear more!
Tripp
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