March 18, 2008
After a few minutes in Beijing, I could only believe money and politics were the reasons the 2008 Olympics would be held here.
Beijing felt like Tim Burton's Gotham City come to life; dark, gray, devoid of joy, populated by people who look through you. Maybe the summer Olympics broadcasters will report on the indomitable spirit and charm of this nation but when you dwell among the people, you are left with a totally different perspective, one that doesn't typify the spirit of an Olympic city.
Now let's turn to the food of Beijing. March 18, 2008 dinner.
We were part of a tour group and meals with the dishes placed on a Lazy Susan. The experience should have been enjoyable and relaxing but we were grouped with gluttons who shoveled the lion's share of food into their bowls and left the crumbs for us dogs. I really don't remember what the food tasted like because our first priority was to grab what we could to fill our stomachs. As such, I took only a few photos of the food and restaurants on this tour.
March 19, 2008 lunch
March 19, 2008 Dinner
At this place pictured above, we ate Peking Duck, the national dish of China (or is it Beijing Duck?).
March 20, 2008 lunch
March 21, 2008 lunch
March 22, 2008 lunch
The guard didn't like me taking pictures.
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