Because we were so curious with the kind of food that the
hotel will serve for dinner, we stayed until it’s over on the first day before
heading out to explore the malls and stores nearby. These are the dishes
served, still no exotic foods in sight;
Like before I did not bother asking the name of the dishes,
nor read the menu because I’m quite sure there were no English translation.
Some smelled different, some tasted different, and some were
also delicious… Overall the food experience was quite extraordinary,
The days in Nanjing went by in a flash, as much as possible,
we tried to explore the city and get to buy something for souvenirs.
Li-ning is the # 1 sports brand in China, and I came to know
the brand because Chinese badminton players wore them in international tournaments.
My target is to buy a Li-ning badminton racket in Nanjing, but sad to say I
have not found any in the stores that we’ve been too, instead I brought home
with me the following;
1. A Li-ning black and pink running shoes that I have used
during our stay in China
2. Li-ning badminton back pack for my husband
3. A Li-ning hooded sports jacket for my husband
4. An Anta hooded thermal jacket that I have worn right
after I purchased it, because the temperature in China was still at 10C.
There were times, we opted to disregard the free dinner at
the hotel and went to get something western like the burgers and fries at KFC
and McDonalds.
A ¥31 KFC meal is quite expensive if you’ll convert it to
Philippine Peso (P217) and McSpicy chicken burger meal @ ¥18.00
(P128).
And finally, my top priority souvenir item that I am so
longing for, a Starbucks Mug Nanjing,
bought at Starbucks Coffee along Hunan Road.
Another addition to my collection, my first SB mug
personally bought abroad.
The trip in Nanjing, China is one good experience, but
nothing beats the tour we had in Shanghai. The Oriental Pearl Tower that I got
to see only on television, the river cruise, the shopping destination… so stay
tuned.
I am looking for forward to a business travel trip I have this August. But I an telling Daddy that I am still afraid to travel and I wish he can join me there too. Hopefully my passport will arrive as soon as possible. By the way, I am afraid to try exotic food or let us say I don't have the guts hehe..
ReplyDeleteGood to know you had fun during your business trip to Nanjing. It's strange that it was difficult for you to find a badminton racket there.
ReplyDeleteNice shoes! Same kayo ng collection ni Kris Aquino; she has Starbucks tumblers from different countries too :D
ReplyDeleteI want to travel too and experience their dishes. I envy you tuloy! >.<
ReplyDeleteWow! Shopping galore! My friend collects Starbucks mugs too!
ReplyDeleteThere are times I want to try exotic foods. Here there are many exotic foods I already tasted like the mudborer or sosohong, bayawak and palaka.
ReplyDeleteThe beauty of doing a literal turo-turo on a menu is that you won't know what you're gonna get!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a wonderful trip. being able to enjoy great food and shopping on a sponsored trip, what else can you ask for? :)
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