Final observations as my time here in China is closing...

So I leave for home on the 21st, with a stop in HK on the 20th.

So a few things I either forgot to mention, or am now realizing:

1. Pig really smell.... oivey... My friend's uncle slaughter pigs for a living. Occassionally he brings work home, not to slaughter, just for holding. So they're in little bamboo "holders"

2. Did another tribute to the forefathers with another family, more BBQ pig to skarf down. Keep forgetting about the lighting of firecrakers when all is said and done. Supposed to drive away the evil spirits

3. Riding the bus. Pay per use system, like in HK. Flat rate, and looks profitable.

4. Went out for some spicy food with the friends, and let's just say I am paying for it this morning.

5. The orange juice here is not exactly fresh squeezed stuff. Look sort of like it. Got sugar, tastes like the orage syrupy stuff you get from McDeath but with pulp.

6. And finally, I get to go home in time to catch game 4 of the NHL playoffs of the home team, well, technically they're on the road. Been keeping up with the game via podcast, but though not the same as listening to it live. Speakers and soundcard here are shot, so no chance of getting a live radio feed.

more later