Caught a train to Guangzhou, another bustling city in the midst of rapid growth. The day and night markets here were splendid to see, thousands of people bargaining for items of daily use. Fake brands galore, real brand also available. One of my photos shows an example of brand stealing that I have often seen in China. For example, Pepsi Cola Clothing, JEEP Clothing, etc.

While meandering one of the busiest markets I saw a very out-of-place foreigner; a 50+ year old man, his brown wallet sticking two inches out of his back pocket. I quickly said hello and advised him to push his wallet deeper. He thanked me and we exchanged our stories. He was from North Carolina, in China trying to adopt a child. He was completely lost and looking for his hotel. I helped him find his hotel, for which he was very thankful.

Find photos of Guanzhou here.

After a very brief stay, I flew to Guilin (next post).