Go to Walmarts...of course! Yes, even though we avoid Walmarts like the plagued in the U.S., it was pretty fantastic here. So familiar, yet so very different. I mean, do they have stalls in Walmart selling chicken feet? Endless rows of sausage hanging from the ceiling, a whole isle devoted to oil? It was a shopper's paradise and today, I even enjoyed Walmart. After a few hours and about 100 dollars later, we were in a taxi on our way back to the university guesthouse.
It is a big apartment; I suspect by Chinese standards a mansion...or just plain unfair. Two big bedrooms, a kitchen, living room, and dining room. Most would not care for our view -- of other apartments and laundry but for me and Jeff it reminds us of our days in communist Poland. The girls love that we are around the corner from a dozen or so noodle shops, across the street from the university and down the street from a huge park..complete with rides!
All in all, we can't complain..it did take us about 2 days to get here but we are here...w/out a doubt
2 comments:
Glad you finally made it! Sounds like some trip...and to top it off with a Chinese Walmart. has it put the local vendors out of business yet? The noodle shops will impress me too! I hope you have the route to avoid the mud-pit road figured out by April!
I'm so glad you are made it and are now out exploring! I wish I was there!
So when are you coming home? Because my mom and dad have this plan to go visit in July after Mo's wedding in Chicago. Love you!
Becky
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