From Grits to Chopsticks

After a very busy week, we were looking forward to a peaceful hike around this nearby lake:

Unfortunately, a grumpy guard in this shack told us to go away:

So we continued our walk along the noisy highway (click for a sample – Street Walking):

But even along the highway, there are always interesting things to see in China.  Farmers working in their fields:

walkways with beautiful landscaping:

laundry drying on shrubbery:

chickens, guard dogs, and stray dogs needing orthodontic help:

and of course, newly built (unoccupied) apartments:

There was also a street market:

People were selling dried roots and teas: 

baked potatoes and turnips:

fish and chips:

hats:

and old men selling other strange things:

Yes – we enjoyed the interesting sights along this walk.  Except in one place:

Susan would say it was the semi-private ladies rest room!