We've come a long way past bicycles Lest you think that China is all thatched huts and people getting around on bicycles, you'll see that it's come a long way.  Twenty years ago, Shenzhen was a small fishing village with a population of about 20,000 (like Hays!).  Since then, it's become a bustling city of 3.45 million and is a center for China's foreign and international exchange.  (Perhaps there's hope for Hays yet then...)

Shenzhen is filled with high rise buildings housing apartment buildings and offices.  Some buildings, such as this one, in which Daddy has a number of rental apartments, boast swimming pools and exercise facilities (this one on the sixth floor of the building).

New developments are on the way though, and Daddy and Jolynn have aspirations to buy one of these new luxury apartments for their retirement years.  It's still under construction, so the builders require prospective buyers to protect their heads with hard hats!

The Massage Parlor While we like luxury apartments as much as the next person, it would be hard to beat the convenience of their current place, which is surrounded by blocks of good shopping, great food, three supermarkets, hair salon, and massage parlor.  Steve claimed to not have noticed the foot passage parlor (what do you mean, you didn't notice it?  It's the one with the giant feet in the window!) but it was memorable once he got in there.  For a little less than $4, cute girls will do their best to give your feet pleasure for a full hour, and that includes tea and fruit besides.  The girls look sweet and pretty, but they're not wimpy. The innocent-looking little girl behind Steve made him whimper in pain as she tugged mercilessly at his tender little feet.  Pantywaist.

Speaking of pantywaists, see Steve wear make-up!