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Monday, November 8th

Cold Snap - What to do?

Cold snap >>>

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I know that many of you for this of the year would consider this almost balmy. 

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But for us who have gotten used to the "Spring City of China," which Jianshui is a close cousin, these temperatures are cold!

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<<< What to do on a chilly day?!

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When I bought another jacket on sale a few days ago at the market for 50 rmb ($7.81 USD), I never thought I would need it for Jianshui. I was buying it for possible future cold days in Kunming. 

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But with this jacket (long sleeves and a hood), I can comfortably have fun going to Walmart again. I think I need some more shelled, unsalted nuts. I can probably get them at Walmart.

Some interesting signs and another cute car

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Helpful Walmart staff leads the way >>>

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Below I cannot figure out the product

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Finally, I ask the clerk using my mobile phone translator. E-cigarettes. These stores seem to be getting more popular. 

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Do most Chinese people know the meaning of these "statues" which are quite common in China?

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I haven't asked. Even modern buildings in China will have a pair of such "lions" at the sides of the front door. That has something to do with either protection or good luck.

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<<< An ethnic group or just a tourist group?

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This group of ladies only distinguish their dress by the scarf on their heads. Often ethnic groups will dress in a more complete colorful "costume" and travel together.

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This sales lady below attracts a small crowd

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Steps today: 7,375

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