A word of advice... Don't eat this!

One hopefully learns a few lessons when traveling abroad.  Sometimes we learn simply by being exposed to things that are new to us - kind of an osmosis process.  Other times we go searching for new experiences.  And other times...we learn by doing things that are really stupid!  Sadly, some days I seem to go the latter route.  So, as a public service, the following is something you should avoid doing:

No matter how late it is...

Regardless of how long it has been since dinner...

...or how hungry you feel...

...or how many adult beverages you have consumed at your favorite Shenzhen bar...

...or how much face you think you will lose with the cute bartender who offered it to you...

Do Not.....I repeat, Do Not eat one of the dozen or so spicy duck feet just brought into the bar from a nearby street vendor!!

It's not that it tastes bad.  It doesn't. 

It's not that it's too spicy.  It isn't - not for me anyhow. 

It's just this; if you want to avoid knowing for the next couple of days what it would feel like to chug a bottle of Liquid Plumber, just say no.



Not the actual foot I ate, but you get the picture...

 I mean "Holy sh...." - well, you get the gist of it - no need for detail

Travelers are often warned to avoid street food, which is kind of a shame as in my opinion this is some of the best tasting stuff there is - but should you venture a try, be warned - your food may bite back!

I am feeling better now...three days later...