This is at a place that looked like a 7-11. Inside we saw an array of items that were somehow familiar, but upon close inspection, we were not really sure what they were.
This would typically be the section where you might find chicken tenders, taquitos and hot dogs -- instead there is. . . ??????
A little video so you can hear the sounds.
Greg bought some yogurt, which was one of the few things we actually recognized aside from the candy.
Above is a picture in the downstairs lobby of the building where Greg's main office is located.
Greg and Parker -- guiding the tour.
Greg attempting to read a street sign.
Typical "Christmas" decorations found here in China. Yes, typical here -- all are gaudy and gold and red. . .and hey, why does Santa have a little chain draped across his forehead?
Guangzhou downtown from our car. Sorry, but I have to take these pictures when and where I can get them because we are on the Go!
I have seen these red lantern decorations hanging from trees in quite a few places around the city. They are kind of cool looking in my very humble opinon.
If you look closely, you will see that the statue is of some guy singing karaoke. It's really close to one of Greg's work locations -- lucky him :)
My new favorite restaurant, where they serve up Big Macs that both look and taste like the Big Macs back home, and pineapple turnovers -- which I like better than apple turnovers.
In case some of you people didn't know -- 2012 is the year of the Dragon. Thus, a completely appropriate picture of me, in 2012 in front of a very colorful and lovely dragon.
Mmmmmmmm. . . . .yummy! Well, at least I didn't see anything moving. Of course, I also didn't look too closely or long enough to see. Are those chicken feet in the upper right hand corner???!!!! Ugh!
Typical Lunar New Year Decoration. Now I am fine with this one. It looks colorful and festive to me. Santa just looked a little weird.
Guy on the street painting Chinese characters. People were gathering around and paying money and I'm not sure for what exactly. And even if I had wanted to know, there was no way I could have asked.
Birds eye view of a popular grocery store that is located in the basement of a shopping mall. The store was huge -- the mall was huge.
Land dweller's eye view of the mall as we rode the escalator back up. I love the decorations that scream "hey look at me." Trust me, the decorations everywhere are noisy and loud. But I like it :)
We first purchased our groceries at the cash register. Greg, then stood in a different line for a Fapiao -- which is an "official" receipt for purchased goods or services rendered.
Man it's hard trying to condense all these experiences. Some of you have asked for me to talk about the little day to day experiences, and I promise I will try to include more of those, but there are just soooo many!
COMING NEXT: Shopping at the Market
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