Hong Kong bound!

I have a secret...don't tell anyone...

I hate Chinese food.

Not that stuff you eat in America, if THAT was what real Chinese food was like, I'd be stuffing my face 3 meals a day. But Chinese food is nothing like what you're eating. It is weird and greasy and laced with MSG and so unsanitary. To put it in perspective, McDonalds in America is a place I'd never EVER eat...I'd rather be hungry. Here, however, I eat McDonalds as a luxurious treat. Protein, calories, ketchup. Mmm. Finding familiar ingredients has been hard. There's no cheese, or tomato products, the milk smells weird and bread isn't the same. Don't even get me talking about the meat. And I only have a hot plate to cook on anyway. Sigh. I've lost 10 pounds.

ENTER HONG KONG!

I leave tomorrow for the international food capitol of China. THERES EVEN A TACO LOCO! There's Greek food, Indian food, Mexican food, American food, European food. I am hoping to gain back a good 5 pounds or so on all the delicious non-Chinese restaurants. My train ticket only cost $22 USD one way, and it is about an 8-10 hour ride. We'll spend the first two nights in Macau, China's Las Vegas on an island, and then finish out the week in HK. I have 10 days of scrumptious freedom. I can't wait to show you all the photos. Over and out til next week...

*update* I just found out that Changsha has the Guinness certified "largest Chinese restaurant in the world." The Sundance Channel is airing a series about the restaurant. I wish I could watch it! Here's the preview.