Nanning Hotel

... their chants(an out of tune weee are theee champoionnnsssss- yes a rare chance for me to sing that at a football game!), complete with drummers and banner waving. It was all quite well organized and I've never seen a group of such enthusiastic fans, cheering absolutely everything!<br><br>Next up was Hong Kong. We thought after a month or so in China, we were used to it, but Hong Kong really blew me away! The sheer size of it all, in every direction! It was ...

This is my very first trip abroad with my best-friends, and i couldn't be more happier than spending 3-4 days with Irma &amp; Lisa...<br>It's the perfect getaway for our independence day weekend..<br><br>Booked ourselves travel package which include everything at reasonable price (i haven't been on "group tour" for such a long time, lately ...

... they can leave China he tells me. First we had to fill out papers and Jimmy took care of all that, I just signed my name on a Chinese form trusting that he was telling me the truth about the papers. Then off on an adventure. First stop was blood work to see if I had Aids. Well my blood does not flow well anyway and it stopped on this women and she started to twist the needle. I called Jimmy in the room and told him to tell her unless they want ...

... in two consecutive nights. Yeah, certainly gluttonous jerks, right Sean? But I think you'd understand if you were here feeling its palatable pull upon you. We also hit up the Walmart - no surprises there! - and I was able to purchase some just-add-water hot chocolate packets (China is the place to be if you desire hot water, it's everywhere!) and peanut butter, and Jessie was able to satisfy her slavering addiction for Dove chocolate bars ...

In Nanning for a day waiting for a connection to Kunming Thankfully, I'm already familiar with this area thanks to my previous visit. Otherwise, I'd reckon I would've freaked right out. Not only had I just gotten off a long, overnight bus trip, but the town was flooded by a busted water main. After just a few hours of walking around a new town, my jadedness about China was a memory. I'd also come to the conclusion that Hai Kou isn ...

... the look at China and I'll try to keep the trip interesting in Vietnam. Until next time. Adam P.S. You may not use it, but sign up for an account, and post something on my log so I know you're there and for a little encouragement. You know I'm a very shy boy, and only do these things for your sake. Or cash donations are also welcome (large sums only please). It's a great way to spend your tax returns or Christmas bonuses. Either method of support is fine.

... and Miao minorities. A group of young people in tribal costumes were performing their traditional dances, turning them on and off as the tourists came and went. On the way back we walked through an enormous restaurant with a vast array of food, none of which looked interesting enough for us to try. We felt much more at home with a little restaurant around the corner from our hotel where you could choose your ...

... chickens in wicker baskets. I don't need reminding of what chickens look like. I catch the connecting bus from Longsheng back to Guilin to collect my main pack there. And wait for the express bus to Nanning. Four and a half hours of video entertainment in Chinese. In Nanning town centre I can see my reflection in shop windows . I am surely having a bad hair day. There's a cheap flop-house opposite the ...

... guidebook with me, so that mitigated some of the effects of 'instant illiteracy.&#8217; Even the hotel reception spoke absolutely no English. Instead they had a cheat sheet with the standard questions written in both Chinese and English so you could just point-and-click, clever. Obviously, there are no tourists here, or such would not be the case ...