In response to LTs very nice but entirely tourist point of view thread I thought I'd post some pics of the real China.
These are tken on Saturday in my neighbourhood on a short walkabout.
my son was ill so it was a short walk but this'll give you an idea.
I hope to continue this thread with pics from other areas as time goes by.
Leaving the apartment, walking down the driveway.
The vast majority live in apartments, only farmers and the filthy rich live in detached houses on land..
t think the idea of having to work on the lawns gardens etc would put them off.
Contrary to popular belief they are the laziest fuckers I've ever come across.
If it doesn't involve money, it's too much effort (generally, of course)
This guy sits at the entrance selling ducks feet, geese feet (no chicken feet for some reason) spicy ducks tongues etc. from his Chinese ute.
Lets go left.
There's a park on the corner.
Who's the boss? (sorry, couldn't resist)
Lets take a shortcut through the park
To the shopping centre