Well if you are reading this i have made it back to the USA.
It was a great trip, but really good to get home. We don't realize how good we have it in the US. Our way of life in the US should be appreciated every day. Just little things like the ability to send and receive web site info. Facebook and i found out after arriving in China, my blog page are not allowed here. I had to pay for a US secure VPN account to publish my blog and get certain information. It was a pain. Every time i want to post a blog i have to connect with a web site company in the US so that i have a none censored route for my info. Magazines that i get electronically in the US on my iPad can't be down loaded in China. The Chinese people are kept in their little world by the government here. Even their news papers that were translated into English, i could tell that the whole story was not told. It is scary to think about it.
They have no clue on what the world really has to offer!
Below is what they call "The Eye of Tianjin"
I spent about 8 hours in this area on Jan 2 2013
More pictures will be on my web site under China. www.robertploen.com
They do chair skating on the river. I don't really get it, but they seemed to be having a good time.
A lot of people ice fishing on different parts of the river.
A catch.
There was a street/building market area close. I spent about 3 hours here just watching the people and seeing how their life works.
Feb 10 is the Chinese New Year, this is their most important celebration in the Chinese Calendar. This year will be the Chinese year 4711 and the year of the Black Snake. Chinese people will take weeks of holiday from work to prepare for and celebrate. The bright red colors symbolize fire and are popular to drive away bad luck. Years ago they lit bamboo stalks and the crackling flames would frighten evil spirits. The mythical beast they want to scare away is called "Nian" Now they use fireworks. And they have some LOUD stuff.
Street activities, busy people and busy traffic.
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