Flying into a town of tea and silk

Lijiang is fairly characteristic place. Lots of winding streets. One can easily get lost in a back alley or side street.

Took the overnight train from Guiling to Kunming and then flew into Lijiang. Fairly short entry again today. Am tired and need to rearrange my stuff.

Edit: After a warm shower, I am more awake and decided that the entry was way too short.

On the train ride from Guilin to Kunming, I saw a town called literally 'stone forest'. It was actually a really cool place looking from the train window. Lots of stones jutting every each way and that. Arriving at Kunming, I only saw lots of university welcoming committees (I guess it's the start of the new year for college students.) And I saw a McDonald's, ergo lunch. In Kunming they spoke a dialect I had no comprehension of at all. Stayed at the airport for a good 5 hours before boarding the plane.

I got scared on the plane again. Still have that fear of flying. Don't think it will ever go away, but I kept my cool.

The Naxi courtyard style hostel I'm staying at is really cool. Relaxed atmosphere and met some people who are going to Tiger Leaping Gorge. Yay! Company! There are these dogs here and they are so laid back. A mutt, cocker spaniel, and a golden retriever. I'm actually afraid they have fleas. Ack! Mosquitoes and now fleas. Turning into a bug infested trip.

I saw a lot of silk scarves. I think they could very well make great gifts. Light-weight. Very important when traveling, light gifts.