Well Hung

Ok, dried fish, no problem.  Fowl I can kind of deal with.  But a pig's snout??..  What the HELL are you supposed to do with that?  I know there's this movement towards non-waste and 'nose-to-tail' eating, but I don't think they meant literally.

On a different note, homie's colour coordination game is pretty tight.

Greatness is Fleeting

"No matter how great you are, the next great one is already sitting there waiting to take your place."

- Joe Theismann -

Zhujiajiao

Zhujiajiao (朱家角) which literally means "Zhu family corner", is an ancient water town located on the outskirts of Shanghai.  Dating back over 1700 years, there are a total of 36 walking bridges that cross the numerous waterways lining the town.  From Shanghai, you can get there by public bus in about an hour for only US$1.  Once there, you can spend the afternoon wandering the lanes, checking out the little shops, having tea by the riverbank, and trying some local food.  It's a nice way to do something a little different outside of the city.

Mama Said Knock You Off

I haven't seen this level of fake awesomeness since the early 90's! Most knock-off operations these days have up'd their game to make product that actually looks like the real deal.  These guys keep it O.G. though, with the one-off letter spelling (who's gonna notice the difference, right?), and slapping that logo on anything made of pleather that they can get their hands on.  Maybe there'll be a resurgence in these classics. AAAA Grade fakes are so passe anyway.  Quit being a poser.  Either man up and buy the real thing, or just get one of these that says "I don't give a f*ck".

Trashy To Classy

The urban renewal and gentrification in Shanghai seems never ending, as the city continues to grow and evolve.  It's a common sight these days: the juxtaposition of run-down, low-income housing, with shiny, new office buildings and luxury apartment complexes towering over them in the background.