A steak made from rattle snake. It was a nasty to think about the snake, but was kind of chewy, At least they put some spices and herbs on it.

Mexican Worm Tacos - from [Central] Mexico

Fried caterpillars in a spicy, meaty tortilla anyone?... Didn't think so…. Actually not as bad when fried,  But not a good snack (at least for me).

Hirnsuppe - Germany [all places in Germany]

Raw calf [baby cow] brains…. The kind of brain food you wouldn't expect.

Actually it was pretty yummy, until I asked what it was (it was in a soup) … (I'm not sure if this is the right picture)

Snake soup - Hong Kong

Snake is usually most eaten [in Hong Kong] in winter, mostly because you can drink the warm snake blood (I had wine instead…Ugh warm snake blood *shivers*).

Tasted a bit like chicken [soup] , really tough chicken with spicy broth and a glass of wine.

Giraffe - Kenya [Africa]

It actually a pretty good dish. It was very tender and had a nice taste to it (very unique). 

If you visit Kenya (or near it) you've got to try it (unless you don't eat meat)

Crocodile - Kenya [again]

It may be a white meat, unique too, but it's not as good. For a white meat it's rich and heavy. I had it roasted over hot coals (on a split), and it was pretty good.

“ Hundred Year egg “ - China

It was a thinly sliced hardboiled egg, but the yellow was BLACKand the white was

Yellow-greenish[like a light green grass color]…. Ugh, it was as bad as it looked.

Disgusting, more like hundred year OLD egg.

Boiled Electric Eel - Ecuador

Cut up chunks of eel, boiled in soup. I The inside was real bony , the outside was slimy and tasted muddy…I like the snake soup MUCH better.

Kava - Fiji

 

It's actually a drink. Its nasty, tastes like wet cement. It's made of crushed Kava root and water. It's kind of white like milk. Eww, I might actually like the warm snake blood more, and that's saying something.

Clay - Africa

No tricks, its actual (though very carefully) dug up clay that Africans eat. It's very rich and mineral like, similar to a mineral tablet. I didn't try it, but my friend claims he did (pfft yeah right). I saw this while eating crocodile (not the same time, but that same day). I would THINK it would taste very rugged, and chewy.

The clay is dug up and used carefully to make sure its edible, but I wouldn't go to an art store and buy it like a candy bar.

Well that concludes my documentary on weird foods (for now). Just to know, about the longest time period from eating these foods were about 4 years. At least not all of the weird stuff is gross.

Thank you for reading this, I wonder what weird food is next! (Hopefully a tasty one!) Bye! PS: If you know a weird food, pm me and I might just eat it!

The wall served well throughout the centuries, but when the Qing Dynasty hit, the Manchurians were able to gain power because of the weak government and poverty in the people. The Manchurians seized the throne and combined forces with other tribes, and drove some out of the land to other distant plains. The emperor then had control over both sides of the wall. In 1912 a two year old boy named Pu Yi became the last emperor of China when a movement led by Sun- Yat put the Manchurians out of power. From then on China was led by a president, and there were no more emperors or dynasties.

Today, The Great Wall of China has lost its military importance, and has become a main tourist attraction. The Wall is in great shape and holds many events such as The Great Wall Marathon. It can be seen from the Earth's orbit, but not from the moon. The Great Wall is a universal symbol of China, as the Statue of Liberty is to the United States. The wall is about 5,000 kilometers, and travels through many different areas. The Great Wall of China is a beautiful historical monument that is a pleasure to see.

1. Name that musical tune.

   Put your car radio on the "scan" feature. When a new song comes up, the first person to identify the singer gets a point. Tally up points and declare the grand prize winner when you reach your destination.

2. Count horses by the roadside.

   Divide your family into two teams. One team is assigned to one side of the road and the other team covers the other. The object of the game is to count the number of horses each team passes on its assigned side. A tally of horses passed for each side is kept. The team with the larges number of horses counted when you arrive at your destination is declared the winner.

3. Create a unique story.

   The first person starts telling a story by saying the first line. The next person in the car adds the next line and it goes around and around until the story reaches its climax. This game will bring out the creative story telling talents of your travel companions.

4. Play a rhyming game.

   The first person things of a word and announces it to the group. The next person has to come up with a legitimate word that rhymes with the first word. Each person takes turns coming up with a rhyming word. The first person who can't come up with a word that rhymes is eliminated. The game continues until everyone is eliminated except the winner.

5. Write a poem.

   The first person in the car starts by voicing a sentence of their choice. The next person follows up with a rhyming line. Each subsequent family member contributes a rhyming line. Pretty soon you'll have a unique poetic creation. This game is guaranteed to keep you laughing.

6. Play the alphabet game.

   Start with the letter "A". The first person to point out an object that starts with an "A" gets a point. Proceed through the alphabet to the letter "Z" (That's going to be tough unless you're in Africa and come upon a zebra). The person with the most points is declared the winner.

7. Have a spelling bee.

   Have someone bring along a dictionary or thesaurus. One designated person goes around the car asking how to spell certain words. When a participant is unable to spell the assigned word, he or she is eliminated. The last remaining person wins the spelling bee.

8. The license plate game.

   Make a list of all 50 states on a sheet of paper. As a car with a license plate from that states passes you, check it off the list. See how many boxes you can check off before reaching your destination.9. Name that capital.Have each family member monitor the license plates on the cars they pass. The first person to name the state capital for that particular state gets a point. Count up point totals when you reach your destination and declare a winner.

As you can see, there are a variety of fun things to do on the way to your travel destination. Why not give some of these ideas a try?

A visit to Liverpool wouldn't be complete without visiting Beatles City and Matthew Street. There are also other places to visit which have a connection to the Beatles including visits to Paul McCartney's old house in Forthlin Road and John Lennon's old house in Menlove Avenue. You could also go past Sgt. Peppers, Strawberry Fields and George Harrison's old house in Admiral Grove, Wavertree.

Many tourists love to visit the Albert Dock and the Pier Head. You can also go for a trip on the Mersey Ferry. The ferry travels up and down the Mersey with a guide. Whilst your down the Albert Dock why not take a trip on the Liverpool Duck. The Duck can travel on the road and in the water. On the water the duck goes through the South Docks.

Well I hope this is enough to keep you all going. Don't forget to visit the city's two football teams Everton Football Club and Liverpool Football Club.