Cameron had very kindly organized a trip for us to Dandong. We went by private taxi with two other Chinese passengers. It was difficult not being able to speak any Chinese but we managed to catch up on some sleep on the way - I didn't know but apparently the teenager next to me was sleeping with his head on my shoulder!
Dandong itself was an interesting city. The entire time we were here we didn't see one other caucasian person and were quite a novelty. We found a Tesco which we enjoyed going round - however our attempts to ask for and mime deodrant met with little success!! We walked to the Green Duck River and looked across to North Korea. On the surface, it looked pretty grim and grey. Although there was a ferris wheel just over the border it was static and we wonder if it is ever used or just for show. There was a bridge across the river which was "accidentally" blown up by the Americans ( along with the airport) during the Korean War. Only half the bridge remains as a monument. We walked across this through the cold blowing wind!
Dinner was a real fear factor affair tonight. We had no idea where to go. The first restaurant we tried mainly sold seafood ( we think!!), but the menu was all in Chinese and they had lots of tanks of strange looking creatures so we decided to try somewhere else. If you're going to have a fear factor experience you need to at least know what you're eating so you have the bragging rights!!! We went across the street and thankfully found a restaurant where the owner spoke a little English and could help us to order. This meal proved to be fantstic! You had a pot of boiling broth which you cooked meat and veggies in and dipped them in various sauces before eating them. Apparently this is a traditional hot pot meal.
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