Saturday, August 7, 2010

Stinky doufu

Last night we ventured out to the Night Market on Wangfujing street in Beijing.  Here you can find just about any meat on a stick--snake, squid, scorpion, even starfish.  The smell of fermented tofu (known by foreigners as stinky doufu) permeates the air.  I (Mallary) found it hard to breathe and quickly lost my appetite.  Check out the video to see the excitement of it all--minus the smell.

I am loving being in a big city.  There are endless things to see and do.  I am learning some basic language and how to maneuver around the city and order food.  I still have a lot to learn!
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  1. RuvinAugust 7, 2010 at 10:04 PM

    I hate stinky doufu! Well, I don't think I've ever eaten it but the smell does make me feel a little sick. Food street is pretty interesting. Not necessarily appetizing, but interesting. :) I'm looking forward to hanging out with you in China! (Well, maybe Thailand first).

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  2. UnknownAugust 8, 2010 at 12:06 PM

    Hey guys, glad your stuff made it ok. Looks like a nice selection of food, although I admit I might change my mind if I could smell the video. Thanks for the update, Kara and I are thinking about you guys.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 9, 2010 at 10:44 PM

    Yay! You're really in China!! I feel a little jealous - it makes me miss our time in Thailand. Oh so excited for you guys, though!!! Candace

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  4. alexAugust 9, 2010 at 11:00 PM

    Stinky Tofu is gross! I had it in Taiwan. Our host ate stinky tofu soup that had congealed pigs blood in it.

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  5. MallaryAugust 10, 2010 at 7:24 AM

    Congealed pigs blood? I didn't think stinky tofu could get any grosser.

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  6. BekahAugust 23, 2010 at 9:53 PM

    i can't believe they have scorpions on sticks! i didn't even know it was safe to eat them!

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