"To help you see what a body really looks like on the inside, this Exhibition uses real human bodies that have been preserved so they do not decay.
A human specimen is first preserved according to standard mortuary science. The specimen is then dissected to show whatever it is that someone wants to display. Once dissected, the specimen is immersed in acetone, which eliminates all body water. The specimen is then placed in a large bath of silicone, or polymer, and sealed in a vacuum chamber. Under vacuum, acetone leaves the body in the form of gas and the polymer replaces it, entering each cell and body tissue. A catalyst is then applied to the specimen, hardening it and completing the process.
This method of preservation creates a specimen that will not decay."
The exhibition was fascinating! Afterwards we went drove into Davis were we looked in a paper shop (mostly invitations and gift albums), grabbed a drink from Jamba Juice
We made really good time, so I was able to take lots of photos from the car as Erich drove around San Francisco. Erich drives a Mustang convertible so we had the canopy down which made it much easier.
We caught the sunset over the pacific ocean as we were heading toward Daly City, where Erich grew up.
I was warmly welcomed by Erichs family, who had just finished preparing dinner when we arrived. There were 9 of us all, Mr & Mrs Bitonio, Erich & I, Erwin & Ashlyn and Earl & Jasmine (Erichs brothers & their girlfriends) and Aunt Alice.
Erichs dad had brought a Pacific Snapper at the market because we'd discussed seafood yesterday and he knew I'd like it. It was baked Philippine style and tasted delicious. Aunt Alice had cooked her specialty, asparagus and shrimp, and Mrs Bitonio roasted pork, and made Lumpia (egg rolls) and rice. A veritable feast! Apparently it is a rare occasion for the whole family to get together for a meal as Erich's place is an hour and a half away, and with everyones work schedule and such, it can be difficult to arrange, so there was a bit of a party atmosphere.
Erwin & Earl, Erich & I headed out to an Asian supermarket shortly after dinner - Wow FISH! There were fishtanks with different species of fish and lobsters swimming around waiting to become food, just about every part of a pig that you'd want to eat, and some bits I'm not sure any sane person would like to try (Snout anyone? Ear? Trotter?) Piles of chicken and of course, all the other weird and wonderful Asian foods. The boys brought all sorts of goodies for snacking on and for me to try.
Back at the house everyone was soon blatting out My Sharona on Rock Band and having a great time.
After a bit Erwin & Earl decided to organize a trip into the city to Erwins work and pick up Erichs motorbike which he'd been working on. Edwin and Earl rode their bikes, and Ashlyn, Jasmine, Erich and I followed in Ashlyns car.
After a minor delay at the workshop the three brothers were off on their bikes and us three girlfriends escorting them in the car. Earl did a few stunts on the freeway on the way back - sitting up on the tank, wheelies and lying down on the bike.
Erich is a new rider and has only just got his bike license so (thankfully) isn't up to those sorts of tricks.
The guys were stoked though, its the first time they've all been able to ride together as they only had the two bikes before.
I got along great with the whole family, and they're keen to take me fishing, go to places like Alcatraz and include me in their plans. *happy dance*
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