Yangshuo,
Guangxi Zhuang,
China
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Having arrived overnight on our first sleeper bus, we were to Yang Shou. We began by orienting ourselves with our new surroundings. If you have ever been to a beach front town in California, you get the same feel with Yang Shou, just substitute a beach with a riverfront. Our first night of exploring the town we were treated to fireworks for what seems like the 10th time on this trip. We also were treated for an over-exorbanence of white people or whities as we have grown to affectionately call them on this trip. For such a seemingly small Chinese town, Yang Shou was sure popular. We could see why. Sitting in a valley surrounded by some impressive looking hills (we can't call them mountains as that would offend every Coloradoan) and positioned next to a winding river, Yang Shou was the definition of picturesque. We enjoyed a river cruise, drank many an Oreo shake, and even climbed a hill or two before heading out of town.
