Peking Duck

Yesterday I ate the famous Peking duck. Even though I don’t normally eat duck, it is likely that this meal was the best I have had in China. It was quite an experience. Before they slice the duck for serving, they bring it out to you and present it. The only thing is that if you didn’t know that they were presenting the ducks to you, then you would have no idea what was going on. The waiters would walk out. Stop (as if they were confused) and then turn around and walk back to the kitchen. At that point our table was very hungry so this display created a  “What? What? WHERE IS THE FOOD GOING!!” reaction. Did you know that in China when you eat a duck they give you an ID tag for the duck you specifically had? I guess it is to prove that what you are eating is a legitimate duck, but at the same time everything is counterfeit here so I don’t know if people can take an ID card as genuine proof.. 


Our incredible meal.

The Day Before

So tomorrow I finally leave for my 6.5 weeks through Beijing. It still seems unreal, but after completing the nagging To-Do list, I feel a step closer to China. This trip is finally beginning to seem possible. It seems surreal and slightly daunting to me to be going to Asia. Luckily I have Yoojin there to meet up with me. I can't imagine what I would feel like showing up to Beijing all alone. I am pretty ready to start my adventure of epically failing as I try to 说话 (speak). I wonder how many Chinese will secretly laugh at my Chinese as I mess up words simply by the tones. Whatever happens I am excited and so ready to start my trip!

再见！(Good-bye!)