a random collection of pictures

One thing about having guests here is that they help us see the "unusual" that has already become quite "usual" to us. And then there are the things that no matter how long we're here will never be usual.

James thinks this is such a "dapper" looking gentleman on the bathroom sign to be advertising facilities that are neither dapper nor fit for a gentleman.

Another example of east meeting west: These red envelopes have been given to children with money inside to celebrate the lunar New Year for hundreds of years. I'm pretty sure it's a recent addition that they are clad with Spongebob Square Pants.

It's cold here, folks! Although this year is better than previous years.

One way to know it's cold is when your dog needs a down coat.

These shoes represent the number of people at our house one Sunday!

Sheep's head: What's NOT for dinner

Hot and Sour fish soup flavored chips: Categorize in "items that do not satisfy Jill's salty snack cravings"

Smile! You're eating at a "C" grade establishment!

The folks who read this who used to live here may like to know: The train (at least in the soft sleepers) now has a western toilet!