I recently decided to walk to the grocery store. I wanted to see if it’s faster to walk since the bus takes a very round about route to get there. It took 32 minutes to walk, but that was including quite a few stops to take photos. So, I think it’s a tad bit faster by bus, but not a lot. Anyway, walking afforded some exercise and some “mother culture” time (via my photography hobby).
I realized a theme for most of my photos that day– street vendors.
I’ve blogged about these vendors many times before, but I still find it fascinating that you can buy such a wide variety of things as you walk along sidewalks – everything from clothing to rat traps. I threw in a couple of “service” providers as well since they were on the street too, making money from those walking by.
baskets
books
veggies
get your shoes shined (that's my leg!)
miscellaneous junk
close upa of the junk
nail clippers, pins, toothpicks, tape...
socks, hair bands, hair clips, pantyhose, back scratcher...
cherry tomatoes
get your fortune told
a close up of the fortune teller's wares
fresh flowers
And once my shopping was done in the supermarket, I did take transportation back home with all my purchases. It’s uphill most of the way home. 
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Do a lot of people smoke in China? It seems many people have cigarettes in the photos.