Dali is the most pretty old city iv seen in my life. Situated between a mountain and a lake.. it is such a beutiful loaction! I took an early morning 7am stroll aling the cobbled streets to a cafe for beakfast. yes i actually got my ass up to do this- but only with the promise of bagels from the french-canadians. Anyway.. On the way... behind every nook and cranny was another local charactor or a charming piece of chinese culture. Women in straw hats sweep the...

so we got a 6hr bus journey to Dali in which we watched 'cradle to the grave' movie dubbed in chinese and Andy taught me about clouds - science is fun!the scenery was stunning on the way.. the sky was soo blue and clouds so low, i wanted to reach up and touch them. stopped in service station for peeing- wish we hadnt. it was a discusting 1star. dont think weve explained the star system to you yet.... no star- chinese style squat with no door! flys buzzing.. poo...