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Into the Bargains
As someone who grew up watching classic James Bond films, I can’t resist the allure of an “exploding pen” or a “laser watch”
Super Granny
The woman had boiled water for me, put it into a recycled glass jar with a lid, then traveled from her home to the airport with that precious gift to hand to me at 2 am. Note: She didn’t bring water for her son
Myths and Misconceptions
I took as many videos and pictures as possible to show how advanced and modern Beijing is. My friends would comment “Is that really Beijing?” or “Woah, I didn’t realize they had that there!”
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My Mommy Can’t Read
“So you’re telling me blind people in China can’t speak Chinese because they can’t write the characters?” A collective gasp rose from the room
Fruity Fun in the Sun
Next up was the red honey phoenix pineapple and the white cocoa beans. They both had flavors similar to the classics, but I was all about those vibrant new colors
Groceries, Gouda and Guilty Pleasures
And even though prices in China are much cheaper than the American standard, even at the foreign shops, I had quite literally been clicking my money away