Apr 20, 2009 - Dali, Yunnan Province

20/04/09 We're headed off to Dali. ... They're heading to Dali also and we're going to try and meet up. ... Dali has been in existence in some way since the early 700's. ... Dinner tonight was at the Dali Chicken House. ... We stopped for lunch at cafe across from Dali Chicken House. ...

Apr 18, 2009 - ...a day in the park(s)

18/04/09 Today, up at the correct time and we have time for breakfast - which is pretty good. On the bus, there is a group of students from another university in Kunming. ... As we were leaving - heading to meet the students - it started to pour - but so like Kunming - it only lasted a short time. ... We walked to the park which wasn't much more than 10 minutes away.18/04/09 Today, up at the correct time and we have time for breakfast - which is pretty good. On the bus, there is a group of students from another university in Kunming. ... As we were leaving - heading to meet the students - it started to pour - but so like Kunming - it only lasted a short time. ... We walked to the park which wasn't much more than 10 minutes away....

Apr 16, 2009 - Kunming, China

They were started and stationed here in Kunming. ... Jim asked me what I thought of asking her if we could hire her to show us around Kunming. ... The weather in Kunming is quite nice thought the locals thought it was too hot. ... Mr Duong- 21years old is from a city about 176km south of Kunming. ...

Apr 13, 2009 - Vientiane to Bangkok

13/04/09 Our trip Vientiane was supposed to take 9 hours.13/04/09 Our trip Vientiane was supposed to take 9 hours....

Apr 7, 2009 - Mahout Training - Luang Prabang

07/04/09 Today we're off to Mahout Training.07/04/09 Today we're off to Mahout Training....

Mar 6, 2009 - Kunming (again!)

Yes the extra 3 pounds were worth it - the bus was more comfortable, and James could just about unbend his knees - we have decided that its trains for us for the rest of the way, at least then we can both sleep! Today was just a day spare in Kunming to get our luggage from the hotel as we had left it there (my case is sooooo heavy!) and the cheapest way of getting to Chengdu. ... So we didn't do much really - weather was a bit better, sun was out at least.Yes the extra 3 pounds were worth it - the bus was more comfortable, and James could just about unbend his knees - we have decided that its trains for us for the rest of the way, at least then we can both sleep! Today was just a day spare in Kunming to get our luggage from the hotel as we had left it there (my case is sooooo heavy!) and the cheapest way of getting to Chengdu. ... So we didn't do much really - weather was a bit better, sun was out at least....

Mar 4, 2009 - Lijiang and Tiger Leaping Gorge

Not the best sleeper bus (I think we are forever fated with them) meant a rubbish nights sleep and an earlier than realised arrival in Lijiang at 6am, but you are allowed to sleep on the bus til 7am. ... Back to Lijiang for a sleeper bus ...

Mar 1, 2009 - blimey its big here - Kunming, China

Got off the bus in Nanning train station and arranged our tickets to Kunming, an overnight sleeper. ... Arrived in Kunming on 2 March, and got a really nice hotel for a tenner. ... The road was being re-cobbled so we had to wait for a while, which meant getting back to Kunming needed speed and endurance. ...

Jan 23, 2009 - Farewell to the village - Yunnan, China

After 5 months living in the village, it was time for us to leave.After 5 months living in the village, it was time for us to leave....

Jan 2, 2009 - Lu Gu Lake - the home of the Mosuo tribe

In the greater Lijiang City, there is a famous lake, Lu Gu Lake, known for its high altitude crystal lake (2700m) as well as the home of the famous Mosuo tribe. ... Since we are currently living within Llijiang City in Yongsheng county, we thought the cost is not so high that it is worth checking it out. ... So we went with not so high an expectation.In the greater Lijiang City, there is a famous lake, Lu Gu Lake, known for its high altitude crystal lake (2700m) as well as the home of the famous Mosuo tribe. ... Since we are currently living within Llijiang City in Yongsheng county, we thought the cost is not so high that it is worth checking it out. ... So we went with not so high an expectation....