Today was the first day that we didn't have to go to some office or government agency so instead we decided to shop and explore the stores and cafes around Green Lake, Cui Hu. There are dozens of trinket shops where you can haggle for just about anything from tea to souveniers. We got Mitch a great Christmas present and will go back for more before we leave.
We had lunch at a tradtional restaurant along the side of Cui Hi and then, with another family, the Cliffords (Steve, Melissa, Kathryn and Grandma, Judy) we did some serious people watching in the park and in return, we were watched as well. I am amazed at how much of a curiousity we are, but at the same time, how friendly and full the people of Kunming have been to us.
I think I succeeded in convincing the group and our guide, Miwah to spend Thursday, our sightseeing day, checking out the Stone Forest, a forest of crazy rock formations about an hour and 20 minutes from Kunming.
During our exploring today, we saw a bunch of neat restaurants that we'll check out for dinner tonight. Tomorrow morning we're free, and then in the afternoon we visit the orphanage.
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More Tess, less Tom!!!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a lifetime experience in more ways than one. The pictures are awesome; just how I pictured China, junks, hand portage of goods. I am sure in the country side not much has changed for centuries. It also sounds like everyone wants to take advantage of Americans; how has the bartering been in the stores,shopes etc. Is all your money gone yet or do you still have handouts to finish? Hows the weather been? summer, fall? it does not look cold. I guess you won't get to the Great Wall this trip. How has the cost for electronic stuff been? Sounds like the food is edable? Take Tess to McDonalds maybe she will like some chicken nuggets. Looking forward to you next posting. Love Ya's
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Ditto to Skip and Mimi!!!!!
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