Dad was walking around Xi’an (西安, Xī’ān) when he suddenly stopped. There was a yellow lane painted on the pavement. A big smartphone symbol. And these words: 低头族专用通道 CLICK. 📸 Elaine: “Dad, why did you photograph that?” Dad: “You know what this says?”...

We were inside a convenience store in Chengdu (成都, Chéngdū) when Elaine suddenly called Dad over to the noodle section. Elaine: “Dad, come and see this.” Dad: “What?” Elaine pointed at the shelf. Elaine: “Cao Cao!” Dad: “曹操?!” Dad looked again. Dad: “Cao...

Elaine: “Dad, why are you photographing the receipt?” Dad: “Look at the bank.” Elaine: “Huaxia 华夏 Bank?” Dad: “Ya. HUAXIA 华夏.” Elaine: “So?” Dad: “How old is Huaxia? This must be the OLDEST BANK in the world!?” 😂 🥚 彩蛋 The Chinese...

Dad and Elaine were wandering through the antique market in Dezhou (德州, Dézhōu). Then Dad suddenly stopped. Dad: “Elaine, look at this red book.” Elaine: “What is it?” Dad: “结婚证.” Elaine: “What’s that?” Dad: “Marriage certificate!” 😂 Elaine: “WHAT?” Dad: “Someone’s MARRIAGE...

Dad: “Elaine, you see this?” Elaine: “What?” Dad: “CONFUCIUS FAMILY BEER!” Elaine: “Oh…” Dad: “We are in Qufu… Confucius’ hometown.” Dad: “Confucius brewed his own beer?” 😂 Elaine: “Dad……” 🥚 彩蛋 No, Confucius didn’t brew Dad’s beer. 😂 But somehow, in Qufu (曲阜,...

Dad: “Elaine, you see this beer?” Elaine: “What?” Dad: “Baotu Spring (趵突泉, Bàotū Quán) Beer!” Dad: “Do you think the water comes from Baotu Spring itself?” Elaine: “I guess so…” Dad: “That’s interesting. This city produces its own beer!” 😂 🥚 彩蛋...

Dad and Elaine had just arrived in Baoji (宝鸡, Bǎojī) from Xianyang by train. Our homestay owner had recommended a nearby noodle shop, so we went there for lunch. Elaine ordered at the counter, paid with her phone and came back to the...

Elaine: “Dad, why did you photograph this?” Dad: “What do you think?” Elaine: “Hmm…” Dad: “See the LEGROOM on China’s high-speed rail!” 😂 🥚 彩蛋 Dad wasn’t photographing the seat. He was photographing all that space in front of it. Sometimes the most...

Take a good look at the photo first. 👀 Dad: “Elaine, you see.” Elaine: “What?” Dad: “肯德基 Kěndéjī.” Elaine: “Kěndéjī is KFC in Chinese lah!” Dad: “Ya, I know…” Dad pointed to the standee on the right. Dad: “BONELESS?” 😂 Elaine: “……”...