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Hygiene disaster averted!

During my lovely visit amongst the tea bushes where I was enjoying a local brew I almost had too much hospitality. My cup had cooled a bit so I decided to pour it into my almost empty water bottle. One of the gents saw this and that my water bottle was still not refilled. He took his tea...

permalink written by  prrrrl on March 13, 2012 from Dali, China
from the travel blog: Yunnan, China

Disney Dali

Trams zipping through the streets, guides on loud speakers. Where am I? I'm in Dali. The mountains are close by to the west causing an early sunset. The lake is visible if on the [new] old city wall. Contruction everywhere. Gorgeous cherry blossoms everywhere, too. Beautiful blue skies &...

permalink written by  prrrrl on March 12, 2012 from Dali, China
from the travel blog: Yunnan, China

Tomorrow's itinerary

AM: Walked around Dali's Old City; found the local market which was very photogenic. Tried to retrace my steps to the walnut lady but could not find her after three attempts. Bought fruit. AM: Walked atop the [new] Old City wall and enjoyed many picturesque views. Filled my SD card in my...

permalink written by  prrrrl on March 12, 2012 from Dali, China
from the travel blog: Yunnan, China

Sobriety test

Ate at a local place for dinner. It was packed! Only one table was open and it was a little squatty one near the open door. I had to sit on an 8 inch high stool. But packed is a good sign, right? In this case the locals packing it were significantly comprised of women in towel turbans. ...

permalink written by  prrrrl on March 12, 2012 from Dali, China
from the travel blog: Yunnan, China

Forget about it!

Cheap ride [20rmb] from Tina's to Jane's where our bags were stored. Short walk to Qiaotou. Wait by side of the road for a few minutes. Corey's bus came almost immediately; he was off for Shangri La. My bus came right after but being full did not stop. I waited an additional 10 minutes. ...

permalink written by  prrrrl on March 10, 2012 from Shaxi, China
from the travel blog: Yunnan, China

Too hard!

Today I hiked with two Chileans & a Dutchman to some famous old grottoes in the hillsides near Shaxi. There are many and spread far apart in the hills. Seeing them all would take one very long day of non-stop hiking. We opt for a few along a curving path. A mini-van & driver will meet us at...

permalink written by  prrrrl on March 10, 2012 from Shaxi, China
from the travel blog: Yunnan, China

TLG X Or, free ride

The menu at Tina's was not inspiring. Our horse guides [these people are Mountain goats - Corey & I rode, they walked the entire trail up & back down without any visible effort!] brought us back to the cozy Tibet Guesthouse for Tibetan food and the promise of a free ride back to Tina's after. ...

permalink written by  prrrrl on March 9, 2012 from Qiaotou, China
from the travel blog: Yunnan, China

To market, to market!

It's market day in Shaxi, a small village that once was on the Tea Horse Road where Yunnan tea was traded for Tibetan horses. The square is quaint and amazingly QUIET! I like it here! The market is in the newer part of town mostly under some metal shelters. I saw the rug hat people and...

permalink written by  prrrrl on March 9, 2012 from Shaxi, China
from the travel blog: Yunnan, China

Tiger Leaping Gorge! Or, the near perfect day

So much to catch up on... Day One: Just about ideal. 9am bus, not too early, came right to our hostel so no sloshing to the long distance bus station and all for only 5rmb [81 cents] more than the public bus. Bumpy ride to be expected in this part of the world. Mei ban fa [nothing I can...

permalink written by  prrrrl on March 8, 2012 from Qiaotou, China
from the travel blog: Yunnan, China

TLG II Or, my lack of skill stays hidden

They do not speak English at the Naxi Family Guesthouse. Go, but be prepared. Naxi Ma Ma was waiting outside my door one time because she wanted me to translate a phone call for her. But when she called the number the person was not there. Phew! My skills go unchallenged!

permalink written by  prrrrl on March 8, 2012 from Qiaotou, China
from the travel blog: Yunnan, China

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