I'm going to start off today's blog by asking all the hot guys going on this trip to let me know who you are. I've had a few people asking about it, and I wasn't exactly sure. Also, if you're abs are perfectly sculpted I would appreciate it if you let me know. and, it's all purely business. Not for pleasure . . . unless you want it to be. ;-]
Today, we're going to play a game, with winners and prizes. Without using the Internet or atlas or any such thing, you are to name as many states or America as you can in 6 minutes. Write them down and either email them to me, or leave a comment on this blog. The person who names the most wins, and will get a special prize.
Also, if you happen to have your host family it would be appreciated if you could tell me their name, so that I can post it up in the coming days.
Today, the Aus $ was down to 61 US cents. Not so good for all you out there. But remember, the less money you have when you get there, the more you'll have when you get back. Somehow.
Today's recommendation is of the Chinatown International District -
- Dragon Pole- A stone’s throw from two professional sports stadiums and high-rises, fiberglass dragons hold a firm grip on local light poles while keeping a close eye out on the historic neighborhood.
- Chinatown Gate -
- Hing Hay Park - Heart of the district that serves as the center for cultural events, musical performances, community meetings, and entertainment programs. During regular days, it is a gathering place for families, chess players and morning Tai-Chi. Shipped from Taiwan, the grand pavilion on the park was a memorial that honors local Chinese- American veterans killed in World War II.
- Kobe Terrace - Named in honor of Seattle’s international sister city, Kobe, Japan in 1974. The park is filled with cherry trees that come into bloom in March. At the very top of the park there is an 8000-lb lantern and tablet hand-carved from Japanese granite.
- I-5 Columns - These massive columns painted in bright hues of red and yellow with carp and dragonflies, turned this overpass into a colorful corridor between the Little Saigon and Chinatown communities.
- Dim Sum - A Cantonese lunch style that includes a wide variety of small dishes served along with traditional Chinese Tea. Food items range from steamed buns and dumplings to egg tarts and desert soups. They can be ordered from a restaurant menu or from a trolley moved around by the servers. Usually served from lunch to early afternoon.
I know it's a lot to read, but it sounds fairly interesting.
Q: How many American tourists does it take to change a light bulb?
A: Fifteen. Five to figure out how much the bulb costs in the local currency, four to comment on "how funny-looking" local light bulbs are, three to hire a local person to change the bulb, two to take pictures, and one to buy postcards in case the pictures don't come out.
Til tomorrow,
Take care
Amanda
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