Kris and Jim said there was a bush growing out of the Buddha’s ear when they went in January so I was sort of disappointed to see that he had gotten his ears cleaned. Boy I could sure fit a lot of piercings on that long earlobe.
Side note: Speaking of ear cleaning - Right down the street from our Chengdu hotel there were about 3 or 4 men dressed in suits sitting on rocks at the side of a Nokia phone store. They each had a little cardboard sign advertising their 5 yuan price. They were cleaning out customers ears. They use either a cue tip or a little tiny spoon. No I didn’t take a picture – I guess that means I have been in China too long. (and no I didn’t see any sterilizing machines nearby) Cynthia says they do this in the beauty shops if you request it – I don’t think I will.
Here is another link to the Chengdu Pictures
