Sometimes Being a Foreigner = FREE!

The great thing about China is all the free stuff that is pushed in our direction because of our passport status. Free ( 免费) with a question mark is a good word that translates into an expression to know. Also, thanks to my boss who is awesome and treats us to lovely dinners and nights out. Sarah and I realized we had a free week last week and didn't have to pay for a single thing.

 

Thanksgiving with my boss at Mr. Wu's private wine club

These boxes from the white house were in the wine celler.

(photo's courtesy of Sarah)

Night out with Happy Robert- Entrance and Drinks on the House 

Our friend Robert invited us to his friends club, Bobomee. It was nothing special, just a normal super Chinese club. 

                                            

                                           Cheers Sarah!                                    Drink Prep time

                                                              

 

Wuhan land of possible future prosperity

Welcome to Wuhan

 Last Chinese New Year we decided to make a trip to Wuhan because plane tickets were super cheap. If I remember correctly, a ticket was only $45.00. This city prides themselves for being in the middle of China and cooking Chairman Mao's favorite fish. Wuhan was a bit on the ghetto side but it was still fun.

 

Arriving at the train station 

 

So many people in one place but is not an uncommon sight.

                               Meat stick men singing to attract customers              Random Street Art
                                                                    

I was very surprised to find this group of women in the middle of China trying to save the world. They were very impressive and funny.

Cute old lady selling snacks next to a bus station

I've never seen soooo many pads in one isle and no tampons.

We found this guy on a bridge making insect figures out of bamboo.

Hanging out with these kids eating my deep fried banana covered in mayonnaise and chocolate. Sounds nasty but was quit tasty.

 

The banana guy making my delicious concoction.

Experimentation with the frog...

Chris and I

By the end of this trip we were so ragged looking. I think I was in the same two outfits for over a week. I hate having to lug my stuff around when traveling.

Our Beginning

We survived a treacherous journey crossing the great ocean, sitting through boredom and slight drunkenness for 14 hours. Or in the case of Sarah, an extreme hangover... We found ourselves amidst millions of dark haired Chinese in this Oriental land. Our adventures began in the capital city of Beijing but I was not prepared for the journey ahead. This was about a year and a half ago, time has passed and we have all adjusted to our new "home".