B: Once we were tucked up in bed, it was amazing to look up at the fish swimming above our heads.
A: It must have felt really tranquil.
B: Yes, but it was a strange feeling watching killer sharks and stingrays silently glide past just meters above your head. It added an element of danger, even though you were, of course, completely safe.
B: 等我們上床後,仰望魚群在頭頂上悠游真是令人驚奇。
A: 心裡一定感覺很寧靜。
B: 是啊,不過看著近在咫尺的鯊魚和魟魚在頭頂上悄悄滑過,還是覺得有點奇怪,好像添加了一些危險的因素,雖然你當然還是絕對安全的。
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Tangbao are one of the most internationally renowned delicacies, that win the hearts of both locals and tourists. Their charm lies in the paper-thin flour wrapper that needs to be folded evenly almost 20 times. Folding a tangbao requires skill to deal with a bulging filling and a thin wrapper. Tangbao are served in a bamboo steamer in which they are steamed, not only adding to the visual appearance, but ensuring they do not get cold before reaching the table. The best way to enjoy a tangbao is to dip it in a mixture of vinegar and soy sauce with
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