Deliciousness

I must be honest - the theme of Thursday was food. Which is really an excellent theme, you have to admit.

Lucked out and got a seat on the bus after just a couple of stops. Really, my luck with the bus is a huge part of my life here. It is pretty much all I think about for a good 2 hours a day. However, I've had very few trips when I haven't eventually gotten a seat, which means at least parts of those 2 hours are spent appreciating how lucky I've been.

Picked up a random juice box thing as part of breakfast, and discovered it was delicious chocolate soy milk. (And the food theme begins.) Had a good morning, then went for dumplings for lunch - 18 adorable little dumplings for 3 kuai (about 40 cents). Simon bought white peaches on the way back from a trip to the bank, which really hit the spot. It was hot today, which makes me very grateful for the almost constant AC in the office, elevator, bus...everywhere but here in the apartment. (We move next week to AC!)

Came home and went to delicious dinner...a different thing that actually also translates as dumplings, but this time in soup. (Kind of like wonton soup, I guess.) Also, Damin had me try pigeon soup...which I didn't care for, completely coincidentally. (I have nothing against eating pigeons. Not that they really seem appetizing.) We went to the supermarket afterwards, which is always exciting for me. I think I might take myself there just to wander around.

Many of the places I go for dinner, and all the places I go for lunch, are really hole-in-the-wall. Small places, not enough tables, not particularly clean, small disposable chopsticks....I can't think how else to describe them. But the food is generally quite good, and really cheap. I'm really glad I have people who will take me to these places.