How’s the vacation?
The sun came out today for like, five minutes, and I immediately burned. I would believe I am actually a vampire if it weren’t for all the mosquitoes eating me alive. Between the rain and the humidity, my mullet has morphed into an afro. In addition, I think I might have contracted African Sleeping Sickness because I am sleeping in every morning and napping every afternoon.
So how’s the vacation going? Awesome! Despite all of the above, I’m having a fantastic trip. Yangshuo is tremendously touristy, but it really doesn’t matter. Just hanging out with DH and the cuñada is enough. We’ve been for a bike ride into the countryside, a mini-cruise on the Li River on a “bamboo” raft (made of PVC), and a terrifying night time trip on bicycles from Yangshuo back to our “retreat” hotel along a dark mountain road. (We left our flashlight at the hotel when we set out early in the day.)
I am sitting on the balcony of our deluxe room at the Li River Retreat. To my left is the Li River with the occasional boat passing by. Straight ahead is a panorama of limestone karsts and the city of Yangshuo. Everywhere I look is plush and green. We’ve had thunderstorms, rain, drizzle and sun all in a matter of hours. It is exceptionally calm and peaceful – just what we need to prepare ourselves for the week ahead in chaotic Hong Kong.
More soon!
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Not that this has anything to do with your post, but we’re moved and safe. The trip went surprisingly well…
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I’m glad to hear it! I will be in touch once I return to Linyi after the 30th.
Hi Global Gal,
Sounds like you’re having a great time!!! Love how you describe everything so well!!
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Thanks for the update! Looking forward to it!