Flea Market fun!

Well let me start by saying i woke up scared to death this morning. I heard what sounded like bombs or gunshots outside my window going off every 5 seconds. I looked out the window and saw people down on the street staring at our hotel, i was like oh crap what is going on?! I asked our neighbors next door who are the Chinese linesmen and they said they are cannons and they were being shot off because of a wedding. Good thing it was at 8am in the morning my time, not like i needed sleep or anything...

We met up with some of the guys and decided to go to lunch at a Western restaurant that they ate at the other night. We got there and of course people stared and pointed. I had a delicious steak, chicken wings, soup, onion rings, and french fries for $15 dollars. We each spent a little extra each because it was Michael's Birthday today and we decided to pay for his lunch.

After eating we went to a flea market in downtown Harbin. It was crazy! i have been to a flea market before but this was so crowded and there was so much stuff! They have everything from designer clothes to watches, knock off sunglasses, purses, bags, little nick naks, toys, etc. We watched a couple of the Canadian referees haggle with the shop owners over the price and then i decided to try it myself. I found this beautiful carved glass vase, the shop lady wanted 75 Yuan which is like $10 US. I haggled the price down to 60 Yuan which is about $8 US. But for what i got here would cost close to $60 US, so i feel i got a good deal. I got another glass piece that was a bit cheaper but still 15 Yuan cheaper then what the shop lady wanted. I also got two wooden Chinese fans for 4 & 6 Yuan which is less than $1.

I have my game in two hours Canada Vs. China.