Brief Update

Two things: First, I've been sick for the past three days. As I've always been told about China, it's not a matter of if you get sick, but when. Plus, it's not like I've been using any restraint when it comes to my food choices. So, for the next 24 hours I am stuck with clear liquids and broths only. Sucky. Then, for the next few, I'm on the BRAT diet. Bananas, Rice, Apples and Toast. My question is, "Where the heck am I supposed to find rice in CHINA?!!?"

Second, I'm going to Shanhai tonight on a night train. Sick or not, I paid for those darn tickets (or, rather, my parents and I paid for them) and I am going and bringing along excessive amounts of Pepto Bismol (like I said in my last column, with Pepto Bismol it's do or die.) Anyhow, this means I may be behind a little bit on my posting and column (I get back on Tuesday so I'll hop to it ASAP.) While I'm there, I am going to visit the Daktronics office in Shanghai and taking a cooking class so get excited!

As for now, here's a picture a few pictures to keep you entertained.



The National Olympic Stadium, aka the Bird's Nest.



Yes, this is the Bird's Nest again. I thought this shot was clever because it has a tree and the bird's nest. Get it?



This pic was taken at a Buddhist temple.