Guangxi province is picture perfect China...winding rivers through Karst mountains and rice fields cultivated by little ladies in conical hats. The mountains go on seemingly forever and we've had so many great days pootling round on bikes. Al and I climbed some mountains while the ladies drank wine back at the ranch.

I won't say too much about the wonderous 'gigglin tree' hostel. I've been looking forward to it for months. We are now all ill due to the horrendous damp which the owner had 'never noticed before' but the scenery was stunning and we had a great time.

And this time, even Sarah's enjoying China. There's no spitting round here, which helps, but having friends to enjoy it with does as well.