I got these cell phone pictures from someone I had "Ice Monster" with while over in Taiwan last week.

Ice Monster is REALLY good.  It's not ice cream, it's not sorbet... it's a little of both, with fresh fruit on top.  Definitely something to try when you go over to Taiwan.

No, I did not eat all four bowls.  There was four of us there.  ;)

I had a quick business trip to China.  Into Shenzhen on Saturday and out of Hong Kong on Sunday.  As usual, I did have some time to take pictures.... 

Above is a picture of some buildings from my hotel room on Saturday night.

Apparently, Novotel is not responsible for any responsibilities.

Here's the view from the hotel room now that the sun is up.

Here's another angle of what's outside my room.

...And another angle.

I'm now waiting at the border between China and Hong Kong.  Last time I did this I just drove through and flashed my passport without even leaving the car.  For some reason, this time I had to get out of the car, go through a line, have my visa checked, passport stamped and then had to wait for my car on the other side of the border.

Here were crossing the Sham Chun River that divides Shenzhen China from Hong Kong.

Above is another picture taken as we drive across the bridge.

Once checked into the SkyCity Marriott in Hong Kong, I can see the Pearl River from my room.

Here's another view of the Pearl River from my room.  I suppose I should've turned the lights off before taking this picture.

Here I am in the 1st Floor lobby of the Grand Hotel.

Above is a view from the 1st floor lobby towards the front doors.

We ate at the Golden Dragon restaurant.  Even though Chinese food in China is typically nothing like the Chinese food we get back in the U.S., the Golden Dragon's food was very much like the Chinese Food we get back home.

Above is a picture of the Golden Dragon fountain outside of the restaurant.

Here's more pictures of the 1st floor lobby.

Finally, here's a view of the Grand Hotel from the front gate.

A parting shot of Chicago as I take off for Taiwan.

My first sign of Engrish was at Taiwan's airport.

Here I am with the BFG Phobos chassis on display at YCC's booth at Computex, Taiwan.

Above is a picture of the inside of the Shilin Night Market in Taipei.  Just take the Red Line north from Taipei 101, the Grand Hyatt, etc. to Jiantan Station. 

Above is near the intersection of Wunlin Rd. and Dadong Rd. (the road that becomes the outdoor part of the night market) facing East.

It's like a secret password or something.

The ever under-estimated comprehensive sandwich.