Hong Run Da Hotel Lanzhou
North East of Wuquanxia Square, Chengguan District Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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Happy New Year
... elements often adorned with diamantes or fake fur. I don’t know how they negotiate the rugged footpaths, stairs etc. I look decidedly frumpish in my thick pants and sturdy flat shoes. The leggings are often double layered, with a thick flesh-coloured under layer covered with thin black mesh, to look like a pair of fine black stockings. (They are often a bit loose on the thin Chinese legs though, which gives it away a bit).
Another popular fashion item is a little ...
Scenic Detour
... and we were ready for a good bed and some sleep. Somehow, the 7-9 hour plan expanded and our journey lasted 13 hours. The detour had taken us through interesting scenery and villages.
The woman bus assistant directed us to a hotel just down the block. The security guard there told us not to come in. We assumed it was a hotel that didn’t allow foreigners. It looked nice from the front. We pulled out our compass and ...
Lanzhou -- the eagle is flying again
... be thinking it’s out of our price range. Or maybe she just wants to save it for her next tour group.
At any rate, we're resting up in Lanzhou and enjoying the good weather and "fresher" air. We're finding it easier to get good food (our hotel breakfast buffet even includes fantastic handmade noodles), although we still get lots of surprises when the meals arrive. But we're strengthening up for the next adventure. The hawk is ready to soar ...
Mid Autumn Festival-When the moon is full
... of a thin tender skin enveloping a sweet, dense filling have an imprint on top consisting of the Chinese characters for "longevity" or "harmony" as well as the filling in the moon cake. Needless to say I have had to learn the Chinese characters for "egg' and “egg yolk’ due to my allergy….no trips to the local hospital please!!! I am fortunate that some students are aware of my allergy and ...


