Wed 13/6 We had a lazy day today at the hostel after our big day yesterday and in preparation for our big hike up Mount Hua Shan tomorrow. It was a movie day in the bar which was a bonus so watched 4 films! Two we had seen and two we hadn't! Thu 14/6 (Today) Set off from the hostel early and got public transport to the mountain with the dutch guys. They were quite fit especially compared to us smokers so they made their own way and we stuck to our own pace. M...

Mon 11/6 Our train got in very early this morning. We were at our hostel by 6:30am so went back to bed for a few hours. The hostel is very, very nice! Cheapest so far in China and by far the best. Its new so imagine their prices will go up. Went for a wander in the afternoon. Nothing special, typical city! Went to a Walmart we found to get replacement flip-flops and handbag, the ones we have are coming to the end of their life. We were lucky to get anything, chi...