by Zan » Wed Nov 02, 2005 4:30 am
You can't get eggrolls THERE! LOL
You CAN get pigeon eggs, sea cucumber, snails, boney fish, fish head soup, tea made from anything that can be grown and cropped down, and chicken necks/feet. Also, it seems to be normal for men to go to the bathroom together. I thought Paul was gonna die everytime our host would say, "Paul? I'm going to the toilet. Do you need to go?" And the DRIVING - OH. My. GOD. There are truly no words in the english language that can describe the driving conditions there.
Speaking of toilets, they are a precious commodity in some places. some restaurants not only have the standard european "hole in the floor," but they also don't have any dispenser for toilet paper. Or soap. Now, I ask you....
Or do I need to at this point?
All in all, it was a great experience. I did have a few "diva" moments, not being accustomed to life in a two-and-a-halfed world country, but all-in-all, I think I did OK. I got LOTS of pictures - probably over 500. I will post them soon and share the link with you guys once I have found some time. But now, I have to turn my attention to the debris and chaos that is my back yard. And front yard. And side yard. And refigerator.
Oxy moron = mild hurricane.
Hope all is well in Styxland.
(Speaking of, Ricky Phillips has written a note on Styxworld's site. I recommend checking it out)
Ta ta!