Hutong

Today we went to see the Hutongs. We missed the tour in 2005 and it was an interesting place to visit. Our guide told us it is trendy to live there. Many of them are being fixed up. We were not able to go into the Hutongs as in the past, they no longer allow this. It was a trendy area with lots of shops and restaurants.
 
Ami was having her picture taken by a drum and this young couple wanted to take a picture of her. We have heard from other families that this is common that the Chinese like to take pictures of Chinese children who are now living abroad. Ami said it was ok and likes the thought she is famous!
 
We also had an interesting and delicious dessert. Our guide took us to a booth and ordered churros (long pastries, like donuts) then ice cream on top, drizzled with chocolate sauce in a large paper type funnel. Our guide commented how popular this dessert is and at times the line up to get them are very long. When we left with our order, I noticed a large lineup of about 30+ people down the corridor, but on the other side of the narrow pathway a ways down from the booth. You can see them in the picture. We finally clicked in that that was the line for the dessert, I suggested we leave the area immediately and avoid eye contact.

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