Kate’s travelogue

Houhai Hot Pot uploaded on 10 August 2008

Dining outdoors at Houhai Lake in Beijing - 2008

Strolling Around Houhai Lake uploaded on 10 August 2008

Beijing, China - 2008

Houhai Lake Rickshaw Drivers uploaded on 10 August 2008

Beijing, China - 2008

Tranquil Xochimilco uploaded on 2 August 2008

Floating Garden Shop uploaded on 2 August 2008

There's no need to leave your boat to shop the greenhouses of Xochimilco -- floating vendors will come right to your deck

Primary Colored Boats uploaded on 2 August 2008

Family owned boats serve as both floating shops and transportation from one side of the canal to another

Shades of Apocalypse Now uploaded on 2 August 2008

Hot food vendor at the Floating Gardens of Xochimilco

Mariachi Madness uploaded on 2 August 2008

Singing, dancing, comedy -- these mariachis do it all!

Float-In Ice Cream Vendor uploaded on 2 August 2008

Float on up for a scoop of hand-cranked ice cream on the canals of Xochimilco

Floating Cocktail Vendor uploaded on 2 August 2008

Margaritas rimmed in a chili powder mixture -- served off a boat floating on the waters of Mexico City's Xochimilco Gardens