Tonight, when we entered the dining hall, I realized that I wanted to try one of the other options we have with our student cards. Across the plaza from the main entrance of the dining hall is the Muslim Canteen, the dining hall for Muslim students. Well, its not JUST for Muslim students, but the food is prepared in accordance with Muslim standards. That means no pork, or at least that's how it was explained to me. The Muslim Canteen is smaller than the main hall, and also much cleaner. Not that the regular dining hall is dirty, its just that things here are less...sterile than in America.
The Muslim Canteen. Across from the regular dining hall.
The food was similar to the food across the way, but there was the noticeable inclusion of beef. Also, while the main hall looks a bit like Grand Central Station at rush hour, the Muslim Canteen was virtually empty. Double win!
Afterward, we went exploring. There are several mysterious staircases around that needed investigating. They lead to: A restaurant, a small shop, and a pyramid, respectively.
The Pyramid. "Its like the Louvre!" - Jordan.
Also, in my quest for milk, I found this:
Walnut & Peanut Milk. Just what it says on the label.
Verdict? It tastes like a melted peanut butter milkshake. Fail. Also, bleck. Also, I've been burping up peanut butter all night.
And, just for everyone back at home, this is what a Chinese toilet looks like:
Chinese Toilet. That's what they look like, alright.
Just be glad I can't show you what they SMELL like.
Hayden
Man, I haven't seen a squatty potty in ages...
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh, I LOVE the muslim canteen. Those columns are so pretty. I'd eat there everyday.
ReplyDeleteWhy you gotta hate on a peanut butter milkshake.
And also, big hell no to the floor toliet. Nope. No way. FALSE.