Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Fun USA!

Today, as I was looking through interesting spots for the road trip in the US, I stumbled upon a place called "Global Village and Discovery Center" in Georgia. In the description it said:

"The non-profit house-building organization has created replica third world slums to show how people live in 'miserable conditions.' After passing through this 'Living in Poverty' section, visitors will see dozens of examples of HofH's own low cost housing solutions."

So now, instead of watching it on TV, the Americans can now go see for themselves of just how poor and miserable the third world country people are living in? Wow, I can't wait to go there and make some smartass comments! If going to a simulated area of the third world country is a way to show humanity, then Universal Hollywood must the Mecca of the movie industry, Seaworld and botanical gardens become the shrine of environmentalists.

However, on a more respectable side, the Humble Toilet King who is in San Antonio will be my other choice of visit. For those who live in Taipei, probably have been or heard of the Toilet restaurant, but this is much classier.

Barney Smith, a retired master plumber has created more than 700 pieces of hand-made toilet seats and the numbers are rising steadily. I can't wait to see all of them at his warehouse and ask him, "Can I see the one you use?"

Gastro/digestive system always fascinates me. For those who knows me well would know that the daily routine means a lot to me and I do take it seriously. So serious that I wouldn't be able to start my day without dropping the kids off the pool first. That will be my next question to Barney.

Hopefully, I'll be able to get one back to Taipei.

After that, will be getting a leg over at the Huge Pair of Legs at Armarillo, Texas. Despite the fact that they seem to be just two legs dressed up in Adidas gym socks, they are the literal symbol of: "One small step for me, but one giant step for all mankind." That will be my catch phrase.

Well, this is what I've found so far. And I'm sure with the sites that I've chosen, Janet can eat my apples, or how she likes them dirt.

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