The locals love to teach me how to eat. Seems everywhere I go they want to “show” me their local specialties. I don’t know if I just look open-minded – or if I have a big ol’ “SUCKER” stamp on my forehead.
It would be mundane to tell you of the yummy dim sum and lamb curry I had for breakfast this morning – and would be reminiscent of my Grandma who used to take pictures of food on family vacations… but, hey, that was back in the 70s on the rare occasion when our land barge made its way to the Panhandle! However, I never fail to be surprised by the hospitality of the people that can barely understand your question (“what is that?”) and then try like the dickens to explain to you in broken English and hand gestures what you’re about to risk your next few hours of tummy-comfort after partaking. Okay – off to get ready for my trek to “The Great Wall”…
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Ooooh, that's always my favorite way to immerse myself - start eating! And I think in some ways it helps locals judge what "kind" of visitor you are - the one asking why the McDonalds menu is so strange, or the one who really is interested in the country you're visiting. Keep eating!
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