Foodie Post

We have a lot of downtime on our hands while we are spending the week in Chapman's province.  We decided to take a walk "across the street" to Wal Mart.  But, before leaving, we turned to take a picture of our hotel.  It is a fabulous hotel though hot water does not seem to be on the list of important amenities:/

We did very well staying with the crowds and crossing the streets....and then the picture taking began.  I figure the Chinese are all staring at us so it must be ok for me to take pictures of them, right?  I really hope they don't mind!  

No worries, this guy even smiled for the camera!  Ha!  Cantaloupe on a stick anyone?  

Or maybe you are in the mood for freshly squeezed orange juice?

Or pizza complete with corn and other assorted vegetables that one does not normally find on pizza....

This guy was making dumplings right in the middle of Walmart.  I don't think I have ever seen someone in person make dumplings so I stopped to watch for a bit.  And then I snapped a picture:)  

Miss Maryn needed some beauty rest so she slept during our entire outing in the stroller....and Ryan pulled this cute little basket around as we shopped for a few necessities like diapers and wipes!

And then, lo and behold, there was the meat selection....all shiny and ready to be purchased....

Or raw chicken assortment....the thing that blows my mind about all of this is that it is like shopping for vegetables at home only you put your hands amongst the raw chicken to choose exactly which piece you would like to place in your bag. 

And if you don't care for chicken, there is always duck by the whole!

And then there is the seafood department.  

Squid, octopus, live fish, dead fish.....

crabs in a bucket....it was all there just waiting to be chosen!  Ryan and I both commented that Walmart was very clean compared to the others we have been in, especially the ones at home. And there wasn't a crowd....usually it is packed!  And the odor was very doable until we set foot amongst the fish....

Just in case none of the above tempts you, please consider the tomato, cucumber or lime flavored potato chips.  

Or maybe the grilled pork?  Goodness, this makes me smile.  I love knowing that these snacks are right at the tip of my fingers!  

Maryn, on the other hand, has little positive to say about the odors anywhere in China.  She is less than impressed and can always be found in her daddy's arms with her fingers holding her nose!