So I guess we were VERY wrong about the weather? How is it possible that it is warmer by approximately 20 degrees in Beijing than it is here in Qingdao. I'm slightly concerned. After hauling our tire selves to the train station at 5:00am on Saturday we FINALLY arrived to Qingdao by noon. Checked in to the hostel, dropped our bags off, and immediately went exploring.
We stumbled across a busy food street by accident and basically gorged on seafood the entire afternoon. After getting our fix of clams, shrimp, and grilled squid on sticks, we finally hit up the beach. Oh how cold it was!! After trying to bear the cold for awhile, we finally gave in and purchased the cheesiest fleece blanket to bundle ourselves up in. Best RMB 29 I've spent. Bundled up, we began to do what we do best: PEOPLE WATCH. Children are simply too adorable here.
The beach, while GORGEOUS, was not particularly the cleanest. Trash everywhere, people spit and do their personal business on the sand, and in general I don't even want to think about what I stepped in. As we packed our belongings up and headed off the sand, people were so fascinated by the fact that Rachael and I were Americans. A few conversations were struck and we made a couple of new "friends." We actually met the smartest girl ever. She was five years old and spoke Chinese, Spanish, and English. Talk about impressive.
What did we end our night with? More seafood and fresh brewed beer. Both exhausted, we headed back to the hostel and hung out in the cafe. Old souls...or I just am.
Driving through the country-side
Rachael and I gorging on seafood while visiting Food Street
Sunset at the beach
Dinner!
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