Lijang

Lijang is quite similar to Dali, be it with much more tourists. Busses of Chinese stroll trough the narrow cobbled streets, shoulder to shoulder at peak times. When it's quiet, this small city ( the old part) must be beautiful. And we must admit that it is very cosy, small streets full of lampoons, and restaurants everywhere. Close to the village is the Black Dragon Pool park, an obligatory photoshoot. The park was nice, and you can expect more pictures in a few days. Tomorrow we'll leave for the Tiger Leaping Gorge, a day too late, as there were no busses today. (the guesthouse lady warned us, but we didn't believe her, quite embarrassing...)
We also sent home our 4th parcel today, which was almost sent to Italy. They thought that Belgium was Italy, or just write whatever they come up with first when they don't know what to do. We just had a great experience with a Chinese stamp carver the evening before, and the postal girls ruined it all.
Right now we're going to bed, as we have to get up at 7 tomorrow (sorry working folks, for us it's quite early). We can hear the Chinese partying in one of the many restaurant/disco's nearby. It's crazy!!! they all go nuts on a few people dancing in the middle of the restaurnt, chanting Naxi songs on house beats... quite funny....

Good night,
F&E