We ventured off Shamian Island, to see some real China street markets yesterday. Here are some pics of the sights we saw. One is of a very dispicable trade of animal parts like tiger paws, etc. Another is of some Snake Wine we saw in a high-end Chinese Medicine store. This was a huge vat, as tall as Lulu, with one enormous snake soaking in it. It was a nice day. Note: Shamian Island is all old British building, it was controlled by the Brits up til the mid 40's when China regained control. It was originally built to create an oasis for the foreigners during the Opium Ward and there were only 2 bridges that would shut down at 10 pm every night to keep from being robbed. It is pretty, but nothing like the rest of China.
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That snake in bottle none sense is gross. I have seen them before in Asia... Not something I would buy. And I hope that Pat bought that hat as it will work well for working out in the rice.., oops, I meant yard this winter.
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