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Hello again everyone. I decided it's time for another update. Now unforetunately I haven't been able to upload any pictures yet as I need a memory card reader, but there are some amazing things on my camera.
The best thing about China is how cheap it is. Today I went to a more upmarket shopping centre, that amazingly had no knock-offs. In what would be classed as a nice place to eat, we spent 50RNB on a meal and 2 fresh fruit smoothies, that converts to about 5 pounds!! I had some amazing noodles the other day but otherwise I'm sticking to a lot of McDonalds and Burger King. Big Mac meal is just under 2 pounds 40, which is so cheap but I also found out that they sell out of date food so I am developing fears of new foods. I had a street barbeque the other day which was soo good.
Yesturday I went to a place called Splendid China. It is a theme park that shows you real Chinese culture and has minitures of all the great things to see in China, although they are still pretty big minitures! There are also shows you can watch too. For example, we saw a remake of a war performed entirely on horse back. Some bits got cocked up but apart from that the videos I got should do it justice. The late night show was amazing! I can't began to describe it, it was just insane! Some people asked to take photos of me and Josh as my white skin is admired over here. The Chinese walk around with umbrellas in the sun to stop their skin from colouring. My pastey skin is paying off!
Today I watched Josh teach his class and the kids are adorable but also a little too energetic! I do feel like I am getting a real feel of Chinese culture, you know, kids peeing on the streets, electric bikes running you over on the pavement, out of date food etc. But seriously, it's very interesting but a 30 year old city isn't a prime spot to see it all first hand.
I'm getting used to the staring now and the constant "Good Mornings' and 'Harrow" 's. Only 5 days left but I am SOO looking forward to Australia! I will keep updated too and try get photos on asap! Love to all.
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