Seamen Everywhere!

We live right on Shenzhen Bay, so Shekou's proximity to the water has definitely influenced the local culture. Junk boats dot the water, and all along the boardwalk in front of our apartment there are people leisure fishing day and night. There are also a lot of seamen. At home, we call them sailors, but the common translation here seems to be "seamen"; and most days you see a seamen or two walking around town or eating at a restaurant in uniform. As a result, there a number of nearby businesses that cater to the local seamen.

For example, here's the Mariposa Seamen's Shop.

The ol' Seaman CLUB AND STROKE. Not 100% sure what the nature of this business is, but I can read between the lines.

  

At the local Seamen Restaurant the atmosphere is robust. However, the cuisine is runny.

 

Last but not least, this caught my eye (don't you hate it when seamen catches your eye?) at Wal-Mart last week: an "updated semen cassia pillow". In case you'd like to rest your head on semen at night. Please note that they didn't even try with the spelling on this particular product. Sickos.

So if you're in the mood for spending some time with seamen or eating at seamen restaurants, head on down to the Shekou area of Shenzhen. You'll at least get some good pictures out of it.