Day 6: Final day in Yangshuo

The health picture so far:
-Gill has 3 bites 0 sunburn 1 very painful backside day, tonsilitis and a pulled neck muscle.
-Emma has 31 bites 0 sunburn (thanks to Gill) 1 bad poo following street food. No Imodium necessary yet...

During our time in Yangshuo, we've been photographed by many Chinese people - they love selfies almost as much as Emma.

Sorted out our Monopoly money and budgeted for rest of trip. Emma gone over budget already...will endeavour to stick to planned budget - there's a first time for everything. Gill's budgeting non existent but did pack helpful paper clips.

Choosing snacks in supermarket - dried meats, pickles and preserves, everything unfamiliar. Took a gamble with a few...will report on outcome.

Set off in minibus to Sally's village (Translated as 'Dragon's Heel). Driving in Yangshuo is a different experience altogether - people drive on the right side (not that you'd know about it) and pull out without hesitation. Makes journeys much more exciting.

En route stopped at Farmers market to buy fruit and had some great freshly made dumplings. Captured famous view of Li river as pictured on the 20 Yuan note.

Jordan has been very quiet today as his bowels are having a sumo fight with the street food and exhausted. Soldiered on to village with us. Hoping waffles, McDonald's and 25 hours sleep on the next train will help.

Then enjoyed a Tour of Sally's village: views of misty mountains, farmland and fruit trees. Learned lots about Chinese culture and life. Called at her home for Chinese tea. Houses in village only had plumbing since 2005, laundry still done in communal spring water source. Huge 90's TVs in each house. Then to Sally's uncle's house for a delicious meal. We noticed that decoration and home comforts are secondary to function, whole families live in houses as they're being built.

Great day was had...until Sally's mum mortally offended Gill by guessing her age as 63. Upon leaving Gill smiled and waved (with middle finger)!

Day ended with packing, a final wander through the electric Saturday night crowds, and a waffle.
Until next time Yangshuo,
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