Banquet in Kaifeng

While in Kaifeng we went to a banquet with many other workers from Henan University, our host, including the vice president of a department who studied to become a molecular biologist. Dr. Weinstein and Kim Havercamp were the guests of honor. Tonight was when I learned how much the Chinese love to drink their liquor, particularly baijiu. Others said it burned their throat when they drank it, and most of them used green tea as way to get rid of the taste. For food, there were cold dishes served along with hot ones and a plate of full mini crabs; so many dishes were presented that a lot of the food went to waster. By the end, everyone was merry and well fed.