Yangshuo and the Li River

Monday, October 21, 2013
After breakfast, we traveled out to an old neighbourhood near the boat launch for our trip on the Li River. We bought an ink sketch on paper scroll in a little shop.

 As we traveled on the bus, we got a good view of many karst outcroppings through the mist.

 On the Li River, we went past many more karst mountains.

 Photo op on the top deck of the boat.

 Beautiful landscape.

 When we got back into town, we took a look at one of the motorbikes that has a windscreen and little roof. Very simple and practical.

 In the late afternoon, we took a walk down the tourist vendor street in Yangshuo. When we wandered down the side streets, we discovered a number of backpacker hotels. Yangshuo is a rock climbing destination so there are a number of lower priced hotels, rooming houses and restaurants. When we saw younger people sitting in cafes browsing their Lonely Planet guides, we felt right at home. This is usually the way we travel.

A visibly nervous young Chinese woman was getting her portrait done by a charcoal sketch artist. Anita watched the whole process and, through gestures, re-assured the woman that it was all going well. After the artist was done, it turned out that the woman spoke a bit of English and thanked Anita for her support. I took this picture and the woman's partner took some pictures as well.  A bit of personal contact on the other side of the world. This is how the people of other nations learn that Canadians aren't so bad. A little communication goes a long way.