Still on vacation, so a short strip this week!

A little explanation about the subject of backpacks in China. We have a lot of stereotypes about China as westerners, but hey, China has just as many about us! Here goes one that I know of: a lot of people in China think that foreigners like to wear backpacks (which I absolutely do) and which to them seems weird and a bit embarrassing. (how dare you leave your Gucci knock off at home!!) This is tied to the fact that backpacks are associated with school, so once you are done, you should have absolutely no reason to wear one. Even if you go hiking, or are riding a bike, or are going to the gym. Those activities are still preformed with a purse or man purse. I often get odd looks from Chinese friends for wandering around with one. But hey, once a tomboy, always a tomboy!