Today was a traditional Chinese holiday to celebrate the poet Qu Yuan. The Chinese people eat Zongzi (or zong) a traditional Chinese food, made of glutinous rice stuffed with different fillings and wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves. They are cooked by steaming or boiling. They have also been known as "Chinesetamales" to the Western world.-wilkipedia. I had this for breakfast, it was simple and good.
As far as work is concerned, the day was spent painting samples. I was so focused I actually forgot to take any pictures. Sorry :(
Lunch was some fried shrimp with the heads STILL ON!
Some sort of yummy black mushrooms.
Some tofu (right), fish with head, type of roll with peanut and coconut filling and some SPICY peppers!
Just when I think I might be really warming up to Chinese food something like this comes up. ha! I'm not sure what this is? When I asked she said it was penguin!!! haha! Is it like cornish game hen?
Dinner was Hot Pot at a very popular Chinese chain restaurant. The English name is Little Sheep.
At one point during dinner I had to laugh-here I am in China, the temperatures are hot to begin with, now I'm having SPICY hot pot which is burn your mouth temperature hot and to cool myself off I am served HOT tea!
Food looks totally Yumm!!! Hang in there, looks like you're doing well. Good job on the 3.5 miler yesterday!!
Safe travels, my friend.
Posted by: Stacey | May 28, 2009 at 07:24 PM
I'm enjoying your trip! If I remember correctly, eating hot spicy food is supposed to make you sweat so that your body cools in the heat .... doesn't sound like its working! :( It should *burn* out any bacteria!!! Stay well!
Posted by: Snap | May 28, 2009 at 07:30 PM
I absolutely love your pictures! I'm so jealous, I will have to get there someday soon. Have fun and Gods speed! ;-)
Posted by: David Miller | May 28, 2009 at 07:46 PM
I might have nightmares from that bird picture...........
you are sooooo brave!
Posted by: Trish | May 29, 2009 at 02:20 AM
ooooh... those whimsical boxes(?) look super cool even without the paint:)
and speaking of food, I'm happy to say I'm eating my lunch at Chipolte this afternoon:)- it's a good thing you're a brave eater!
Posted by: april mccrumb | May 29, 2009 at 05:45 AM
LOL, all I have to say is my husband would starve.
Posted by: melanie | May 29, 2009 at 07:05 AM
Oh Michelle!! :) Your trips to china always make me laugh! I imagine you come home absolutely STARVING for a cheeseburger or pizza!! LOLOL or just something without eyes! :) The hairy fruit in your first post... oy.. my mind went somewhere else entirely, and it wasn't pretty!! LOLOL
And some of the stuff you are served doesn't look "too" bad.. lol... but really? Penguin?? :(
You should have told them you've recently become a vegetarian. LOL Wondering if you lose weight off that little tiny frame while you're there? :)
Take care of yourself..you HAVE to eat to stay strong and healthy! Lifting you up in prayer - hope you have a safe trip home!! xo Bren
Posted by: Brenis Thompson | May 29, 2009 at 07:07 AM
*shudder on the penquin* gosh, you must be so brave at meal times~! I would live on bars and lose 10lbs, lol.
Love the box looking products :)
Posted by: Kate | May 29, 2009 at 09:11 PM
The boxes look so great, I can´t wait to see the new line. With colors and all. they seem to be usable for lots of purposes. Will you present them on your site when they are finished?
Posted by: Janne Robberstad | May 30, 2009 at 01:28 AM