Friday, October 24, 2008

VICTOR


Ladies & Gentlemen, Victor loves his job, he is passionate about the preservation of the Houtongs of which he was a part of when he grew up. His parTICular Houtong was torn down during the Cultural Revolution, and it's obvious it affected him deeply. He had this way of delivering his passion through his speech that was like a machine gun followed by a granade launcher. He'd say things like 'today we are going to visit a place that is like no other in Bejing--------the HOUTONG!!! When he got to the part he would most like to emphasize he would lean in to which ever person was closest to his machine gun sway and deliver the bomb! HOUTONG! It was pure genuine passion and I could have listened to him all day.

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

That's awesome that you got to check out the Houtongs. Still sounding like a great time. No worries here...your restaurant is still standing...enjoy...

Cheers,

Shawn

Anonymous said...

HOUTONGS...Sounds like some place I'd like. Interested in your take on the terra cotta soldiers. Enjoying your blogs. Keep up the good work!

Love, Mom

Anonymous said...

Beautiful!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Enjoy your blogs-Keep up the good work

Tom and Ann M

Anonymous said...

WAITING FOR YOUR NEXT BLOG. CHOP CHOP.....

Chef Gregg said...

Not posting as of late as I am having problems logging on in the last two hotels. Will catch up on everything when I get back and have some time to reflect everything that we have taken in. This really has been a life changing trip in so many ways, and I want to convey that in my writings here and not come across as flippant. Can't wait to get home and share all the things we've seen in person.
Gregg

Anonymous said...

Hello Daddy & Lucy! Checking out your blogs! You have a way with words....good job! It looks beautiful there. I went collecting candy last night dressed as Iron Man! You should have seen my muscles! Happy Halloween Daddy & Lucy I LOVE LOVE LOVE you!!
Fletcher