Friday, October 5, 2007

Shanghai and Dried Yak's Penis Powder


Alas, we are in Shanghai. What a massive city! 18 million people and seems to go on for days. We awoke local time at 1:15 AM walked down to the waters edge complete with homeless people and swaggering drunks, just like any large city at that time. We watched some barges move on the river and then took a quick 'nap' and were at it again at 6:3o AM local time (4:30PM San Diego time). The days tour included the Jade Temple, old town shopping, high rises and a fashon market. We found dried Yak penis at the market, along with whole chicken on a stick, really looked more like road kill. At the silk factory Rand had some clothes made: 3 suites, 7 french cuff shirts and a tux: all custom tailored. The shirts were US$7.50 each and the suits were US$90 a piece and I am sure we still over paid. Ellen found a beaded clutch purse for black tie events for US$3 and was kind enough to tell me that I did not need the Yak Penis powder.

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