Adventures in Old Town

Saturday, June 28th, 2014

Saturday we slept in a bit and then we decided to go out on an outing and we rode the subway to Old Town.  We walked around, tried a few new foods, sat and interacted with some local folks, and had a nice morning.  I spoiled the kids with lunch at McDonalds and then we went home and cleaned house!  

Walking Street

Boats that are used in the canals

Trying something that looked like pizza

These workers are dressed up like cave men!

Interesting translation

 We tried the Twist Potatoe! Very similar to the potatoes you get at the state fair. Yummy!

Who knew KFC would have ice cream?! They have it every where here.

Over by the temple, there are lots of shops with gadgets for sale. There are lots of people too. We enjoyed looking through the shops and people watching for an hour or so. We even found Mickey Mouse!

The kids are popular! There's always someone that wants a picture with one of kids when we are out.

Ben wanted a lucky cat. Mom said he had to use his Chinese to get it.

Benjamin with his Lucky Cat

Rachel negotiated and bought this embroidery

Mason playing with other children

Incense burning at the temple

People watching

Bethany learning to negotiate with her Chinese

We sat and watched this guy mold these ornaments. He had all kinds of different shapes with intricate details. It was amazing to see his talent!! Bethany and I were trying to figure out what they were made of. After awhile of watching, the guy told us that they were edible. So Bethany and I decided to try one. It wasn't that tasty but sure was fun to watch him make it for us!

Bethany with our candy whistle

Mason enjoyed playing in the pagoda

Suzhou is famous for the silk embroideries. I found this small one today. Connie was negotiated with the lady and we got for less than 25 RMB (about $4).


Outside most of the jewelry stores, sits a man beating silver to a rhythm. The silver is beaten into a bracelet and they are pretty neat.

Scenery along the walk back to the subway station, Linden Lu.

I love all the bridges in Suzhou!

A typical bus stop

McDonalds!!!! It was a real treat for the kids to get to eat at McDonalds today. It was the first time I had seen an ice cube since we left America.

Daniel

David

Mason loves his french fries

The whole gang enjoying our meal!

Benjamin

Rachel

The first time I had seen an ice cube in 2 months! I love ice!

Bethany thought this was hilarious! She went into use the restroom at McDonalds and of course they are squatters! The funny part is the brand of the squatter is American Standard. Squatters are NOT American standards.

Now that's adverstising at it's finest! The handles in the metro cars

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How to use a Fire-Fighting Hydrant

I enjoy walking the streets and taking in the sites. What I see, I'll probably only see once. Wish I had brought a video camera to capture it all. I try to put it to memory with every view I see. I wish I didn't take things for granite in life at home.