Chinatown, originally uploaded by sara.atkins.
Now... the second installment of my San Francisco series. Chinatown!! If you have never been to Chinatown in San Francisco, let me tell you, it is certainly an experience. Especially if you get out of the super touristy areas. But as a warning, you do have to have a strong stomach for it. Especially if you are going to venture into the 'live' market.
Making medicine, originally uploaded by sara.atkins.
Unfortunately, photographs are not permitted at the live market. However, the nice folks at the pharmacy had no problem at all allowing me to shoot to my hearts content.
Chinese Pharmacy originally uploaded by sara.atkins.
Being the nosey person I am, I love looking through all of the jars and trying to guess what each of them contain. Some were pretty obvious (like the almonds) and some things where so obscure I could only guess what they might be.
Black Tea, originally uploaded by sara.atkins.
One thing I did recognize was the tea. Being a hug consumer of tea, I enjoyed seeing all of the variety that they had in stock. Unfortunately I don't have a huge pantry or I would have tried them all!
Thank Goodness for Aspirine, originally uploaded by sara.atkins.
Well...all except for maybe this one. This was a mixture of some goodies that is sure to cure one ailment or another. I think I prefer to not know what goes into my medicine, thank you.
Chinatown, originally uploaded by sara.atkins.
It's a party all year round, originally uploaded by sara.atkins.
These lanterns are one of the distinguishing characteristics of Chinatown. If the architecture, unfamiliar alphabet and all of the chinese folks walking around didn't tip you off... well then these lanterns would certainly let you know that you are in Chinatown.
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