It's always an adventure to go grocery shopping in Chengdu. I usually go to a supermarket called "Trust Mart" which is owned by Walmart. It's about a 20 minute walk from my apt. I have complained in the U.S. when I've had to park my minivan in the very last parking spot in the lot which meant pushing my cart the length of the parking lot. Poor Amy. How she suffered so.
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| Tianfu Square. The center of Chengdu. |
Now, of course, I don't have a car. So, I've learned to shop frequently so that I don't have to lug a lot of heavy groceries back on my walk. I tried to balance two grocery bags on my bike, but cycling requires every bit of my attention given that cars drive on the sidewalks, they pass each other, and they constantly honk which is disconcerting while balancing grocery bags.
I've figured out how to take the bus to the super Walmart which is where the pictures are taken below. It costs about 30 cents to ride the bus, and they go everywhere in the city. I have been unable to locate a map in English with the bus routes marked on it, but the city is pretty easy to navigate. Chengdu has 3 major ring roads that fan out from the center of the city which has a beautiful square where the large Chairman Mao statue is located. I live between the first and second ring road, so I can hop on a bus on either ring road and get to the general area of most spots in Chengdu.
The large supermarkets are located on 2 or 3 stories instead of spread out on one floor. You have to ride these moving ramps up and down which accommodate shopping carts and tired Walmart shoppers like the little girl here. She stared at me the whole way up the ramp.
I was merrily snapping pictures in the store until an angry looking butcher told me to stop. Here are some shots I thought you all might enjoy seeing.
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| Chicken feet. It's what is for dinner. |
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| Sausages for sale. |
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| The fruit is gorgeous and yummy. Durians look like weapons, eh? |
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| I've never seen anyone buy a manta ray to cook. We are miles from the sea! |
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| Anybody hungry for some pig feet? |
It's always an adventure to go grocery shopping in Chengdu. I usually go to a supermarket called "Trust Mart" which is owned by Walmart. It's about a 20 minute walk from my apt. I have complained in the U.S. when I've had to park my minivan in the very last parking spot in the lot which meant pushing my cart the length of the parking lot. Poor Amy. How she suffered so. 
Amy I just sent two pictures to my friends and relatives yesterday about shopping in Chengdu. Your blog is much more interesting and I'll send it on to my cousin Julia. I'm just getting dinner for Louie and Katie and I'm not sure they will eat Manta Ray. Love Mom
ReplyDeleteWhat's the meat next to the pig feet? Entrails? Yum MEEEEE. Walmart, eh? What a world we live in. My fav pic is the little girl staring at you on the escalator. --Tricia
ReplyDeleteHey! There I am in Tianfu Square. Notice the car? --Tricia
ReplyDeleteIs that a manta rey?
ReplyDeleteHi, Amy! It sounds like you are doing fabulously with everything from navigating the city to grocery shopping and teacher training! Good for you! Are your kiddos going to join you pretty soon? I bet they'll be a hit if you get to introduce them to any more middle school groups. Let the flapping begin!
ReplyDeleteI've been reading a book called "Wild Swans" recently about 3 generations of women in China, and it gives a very drawn-out but interesting account of life over the past century. I think it's banned in China, but maybe you can read it when you get back. :) Have fun, and eat some pigs' feet to celebrate Thanksgiving this week!
I can buy chicken feet at the Wal-Mart here although I have resisted the temptation thus far! Pass along your best recipe...
ReplyDeleteFascinating narrative, Amy, and the photos are great. I too would be interested in hearing how the Chinese cook with chicken feet. Since they're not very meaty, I suppose they're used for flavor...?
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas! I hope your kids and husband will be with you for the holidays. Prospero año nuevo también!
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