A few cities have been China’s capital over the years. Nanjing’s had at least two turns and as a result it has plenty to see. One of the highlights is the Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum. In the complex history of China in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Sun Yat-Sen is a stand out as both the Taiwanese and mainland Chinese recognise him as a legend. I simply couldn’t believe how many Chinese were at the Mausoleum on a weekday to pay their respects. It’s an awesome structure, with a long tree lined boulevard leading to a steep 392 step climb to the mausoleum, where the big fella lies.
With any Chinese monument there’s an array of stalls selling everything from trinkets to food to beer. I saw two things I hadn’t seen before – black corn and Blue Diamond Stout. Both are pretty ordinary. The black corn was pretty dry and flavourless – a tough chew. The Blue Diamond Stout beer smelt promising but poured like coke and had as much body as a feather. One to avoid.
back of the ferry 
Jeez is pollution on the corn? Looks horrible and as you say, tasted same.
I am really enjoying your travel log
Carolyn
Sorry, that should have been ‘is that pollution on the corn’ That will teach me not to proof read.
Thanks Carolyn
I actually can’t see the finished article. WordPress, like Facebook and Twitter are blocked in China. I can write the post in an email and send it to WordPress, but can’t see how it looks.
The corn grows black. The core of the corn cob was as black as the kernels. Pretty intimidating. Eating plenty of street food. So far, so good.
Regrds
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