The Kumkuat Korner

Me, Martin, Pati, Valeria and Andrea after passing through inspection. I know it's been a ( LOOOOOONG ) while  since I've been to the Forbidden City but I just felt like THIS post needed so much BACKGROUND information. More of the amazing rich history that is needed to understand the pictures. And that required more time. So I hope I have done justice these pictures as I take you on my trip to the Forbidden City Palace. You're probably are wondering, "Why is it called the Forbidden City?" Well, that's because back in ancient China, only the Emperor and all of his court people could live in the Palace, and because of this, no one, I mean,  NO ONE,  could leave nor enter without his permission. If they did, you would be severely punished. More than likely with your life. Anyways... Meridan Gate before the Gate of Supreme Harmony The first thing you notice about the Forbidden City are the massive walls that surround the ...

It's relatively easy to say that supermarket in China are just like the ones in the U.S. Heck, I've been to supermarkets in Mexico AND France and its pretty much the same thing there too. While there are a few differences here and there, the basics are still there. Imported produce and also pricier. You go in, find what you need, buy it, leave. Of course 95% of the things that they carry are China brands. They do have things from other countries like Pocky from Japan, and American candies like M&M's, and even Ferrero Rocher and it's expensive. I doubt anyone buys it. The vegetables here are cheap. Most are locally grown and are sold straight from the harvester to the Supermarket. One of the differences about supermarkets here is that no food ever gets thrown out. It may have mold or lost some leaves, or old, but it will get sold...at a lower price too. People actually look out for these old "clearance" produce especially the older generatio...