Family Day Out!

Last Saturday, March 20th, the weather was gorgeous so we went out on the town with the kids. We went to an "old town" area of the city where you can check out how things may have looked like in our city in previous years. (I'm positive there are parts of China that still look like this but in our city they are building one high rise after another- pretty much only new construction around us).

A shot of the kids as we waited for our turn at the taxi stand. Buses on Saturdays are CRAZY crowded, so taxis are the preferred mode of transportation for this family!


While at the "old town" we saw a man doing some really neat stuff with cotton candy. CJ chose a multi colored flower. Miriam and space ship.




A picture of Eliza as she pollishes off her cotton candy.


Here is a picture of the walking street BEFORE it got crowded later that afternoon. It was fun to see the various little knick knacks that were sold in the shops on either side of the street. On the way out we could hardly move because of the crowd. (Note to self: make sure to visit this place again early in the morning or on a weekday).


I'm not really sure what type of food these two men were pounding with their mallets- it reminded me a bit of what a tortilla looks like. I didn't taste any- just thought it was fun to watch.


After walking a while we wandered to the back of the "old town". It was quiet and relaxing and a little more realistic of what life was probably like in these type of neighborhoods. There were lots of little shops that were connected to the families living quarters. One shop sold eggs, another sold tea, another shop various pig parts... you would look behind the counter and see a family enjoying their noon day meal. I loved that it was slow paced and informal. (Miriam is NOT wearing a helmet- she is wearing a new purchase- mask of a cartoon character).