It is New Year’s Eve Day here today and there has been no break in the sound of fire works/crackers. From early this morning, the pop and bang has continued to celebrate the year of the dragon.
We visited the Temple of Heaven today. As we left the temple grounds, we stopped in a tea house for a tea ceremony. We tasted about 6 different teas and learned some of their properties. It was suggested I should consume the pu’er tea as it was good for losing weight and would help me. I give that sales lady full marks for honesty!
Later, we stopped for the traditional meal of roast duck. It is a special event as they bring the whole duck to the table and then slice it for you.
We walked down a major and modern shopping street this afternoon. A interesting contrast with capitalism thriving in a communist country. All the big names from Paris and New York are on the street. Gucci. Armani. Burberry. All with the prices we see at home.
The duck dinner is the bargain of the day. How can you go wrong having such a famous meal for about 10 dollars a person?
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