Beijing Randomness

Here are a few random pics from our time in Beijing....

 You haven't really been to China unless you've used a squatty potty!

(Except for those in our group who REFUSE!)

 Sav was given a gift of a box of glutenous rice balls. The box was a mixed assortment of flavors, but until we bit into them we didn't know the flavor. Some of the flavors were REALLY NASTY, but some - like the chocolate - weren't too bad!

 Sav was the only one brave enough to bite into them. Once she found a good one, then she'd give it to one of us to finish eating. Ha ha ha. Such fun memories!! We laughed forever over the glutenous rice balls!!

 One of the chocolate ones. Looks yummy, huh?

 This is how they buy their eggs in Beijing.

 And then there were the signs in Beijing! LOL. You never knew what to expect next! Kinda graphic, huh?!

(This sign was near the door to the subway.)

 Subway map. We became pretty familiar with this!

 At the subway station. A little crowded, huh?!

 Some signs mean the same thing no matter what language!!

 Anyone need a lift??

 No firecrackers!!

 Another subway sign. This must be a dangerous place!!

 Which way do we go??

 Get a little closer....don't be shy....

 I love how this sign says "Gourmet Street" and then points to McDonald's!! Ha ha ha.

 Ummmm.....where did I park my bike????

 Opposite day - Sarah with straight hair and Jo with curly hair!

 In many places in the world, this sign would would make one say "Duh?!"

 Our meal in a REAL Chinese restaurant. DELICIOUS!!!! 

(But so glad we were with friends who knew how to order!!)

 Yum-O!!

 We found Epcot Center!! 

(or....China is really good at copying anything and everything!)

I love it when the grass is smiling at me. Don't you?? However, this grass didn't look very "smiley" in my opinion.

Nothing like experiencing a new culture for the first time! So much fun!!

A Square, a Stroll and a Street with Snacks

After visiting the Forbidden City, we went across the street to Tienanmen Square.

 Dar was explaining to us what happened on June 4, 1989. 

 Maybe we'd been sight-seeing too long, but for some reason things began to get a little silly!

 Sarah was in her own world! Dar was not quite sure what to think! LOL

 "Oh, what will I do with these crazy girls??!!"

If you can't beat 'em,  join 'em!!

 Creeper!

 Still sporting the hats!

 There's really not a lot to take pictures of in the Square. It's basically a big piece of concrete (with a big history). So we had to get creative!!

 After leaving the Square, we took a little stroll through this beautifully peaceful little park. We walked slowly, arm in arm, and shared some deep "heart" conversations. Such a special memory.

 When we exited the park, we were near Snack Street, which was basically a street with all sorts of Chinese snacks!

 Some of the snacks we tried were REALLY good. Some were........interesting, to say the least.

 Anyone for scorpions, sea horses or starfish on a stick???

 (Don't worry. We didn't eat these.)

 Or these. I think they are some sort of beetle or worm??

 How about snake on a stick??

 We DID eat these!! Strawberries on a stick, dipped in some sort of hard, sugary glaze. DIVINE!!!

 Maybe the best thing we ate on the whole trip!! (Especially for a couple of girls from the Philippines that NEVER get strawberries!)

 This was pretty good, but a little bit on the spicy side!

 A-ha! Something I recognize!!

 HAD to go back for more strawberries, but this time they were with kiwi slices. Yes, those were the biggest kiwi I've ever seen!

 Some sort of veggie-wrap. Pretty good, but a little bland.

 Yep, we pretty much all tried everything.

 This was some sort of French toast/donut type thing. 

 We thought these were like donuts. FYI - they looked better than they tasted.

 The end of Snack Street. All those stands on the right were selling Chinese candy. Of course, Sav had to stop and buy some. 

 Burger King!!!! Chinese style!

 Have It Your Way!

Another GREAT day in Beijing!!! We are blessed!!!