Unexpected Discoveries

This morning, we set out to a typical Chinese market before the preparation of our lunch. I was surprised to encounter some remarkably fresh dragonfruit for sale there-- it's a popular fruit in Vietnam, where the temperature is incredibly tropical. (See picture.) I was pretty tempted to purchase one but realized that I did not have a knife (or something along those lines) to cut it open with; sadly, I had to forgo that opportunity.

Speaking of surprises, our evening stop happened to be a Chinese hotspot for art exhibits, 798 Contemporary Art. I very much expected the place to be a bit boring, since I've always found art to be somewhat dull, especially in museum exhibits. However, to my surprise, 798 was not a usual art exhibit.

798 isn't really a museum at all; actually, it's more of an outdoor do-as-you-please sort of thing. We were free to roam since the area wasn't just one building. On the contrary, it had several streets that had random exhibits or even shops offering their goods. My friends and I roamed around for an hour to seek out possible souvenirs. 798 sported artistic graffiti on the walls and sculptures dotted the sides of the streets, giving the place an atmosphere of creativity and idealism.

All in all, the fifth of August's adventure had some hidden surprises that I initially perceived and expected to be dull. What a day.

Cheers, my friends.

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