Message from Chuxiong

Giant pagoda after sunset, Chuxiong. Image: Robert Thompsen
The group has arrived in Chuxiong, the ancient city of the Yi minority group in China. Our hotel is right near a nightmarket, so we will be busy exploring and won't have time to post more tonight. The group is quite excited!
--Lin
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Thank you for this .We are anxious to see what is in the night market and we look forward to your great pics!! Enjoy...
Yvonne ( Rushell's Aunt )
Posted by: Yvonne KerrDouglas | June 12, 2009 2:52 PM
Thanks very much for even the one picture is worth a million words. It appears like a beacon in the desert. I'm sure the market place will be ripe for many beautiful pictures with wonderful sights. This should be a new and different experience for you all.
Sonia
Posted by: sonia | June 12, 2009 3:04 PM
Hi Vic,
I am jealous, I went to Beijing, saw Tiananmen, forbidden city, but never been to Kunming, or Chuxiong. You all seem to have fun. Did you try the chicken feet and head? How was it? Enjoy it further, and learn from it.
Love, dad.
Posted by: Oliver Jahns | June 12, 2009 3:38 PM
Bonjours mon coeur,
J'espere que tu n'as pas trop mal dans tes nouvelles chaussures de marche! Je n'ai pas eu le temps de commender celle de Kristen qui semblent etre top du top....
Dans tous les cas on pense a toi tous les jours! Jeffrey pense que tu es toujours dans l'avion avec Alexander....hihihi alors des qu'il voit un gros avion dans le ciel il dit Vicky alex papy nanie hihihihi
Alexander qui est au Gabon va super bien! Il a peche deux becunes et 1 rouge dimanche dernier! Et a appri a repare une tronconneuse a l'atelier chez papi et il en est tres fier! Il a ete avec Nani au cortege de l'enterrement du president Bongo! Une nouvelle page de l'histoire du Gabon qui se tourne! Mais tout ceci est bien loin de ta chine!Je trouve absolument incroyable que tu as goute aux mealworms et chicken head...maintenant tu dois essaye absolument les pates de poulet c'est un delice!
Dans tous les cas eclatez vous bien tous et surtout rapportez des souvenirs plaind la tete!
LOVE YOU
Maman
Posted by: sigrid Stewart | June 12, 2009 4:30 PM
Beautiful picture. So exciting going into the various markets. Hopefully everyone is keeping their own personal log and pictures of this great opportunity. We are all living vicariously through each one of you as you explore the many areas of China
Larry
Posted by: Larry Meads | June 12, 2009 4:41 PM
I envy you vic!!!! I"m stuck here working while you guys get to explore everywhere!!! Miss you and see you in a month!!!!
Posted by: Alex | June 12, 2009 6:00 PM
Hi Maddy,
What a beautiful picture of the pagoda. Can't wait to hear about the night markets. This is an amazing trip. We are so glad you are enjoying it. Thank you for writing. We miss you so much. Have fun and take lots of pictures. Love, Mommy
Posted by: Lauren Stanich | June 13, 2009 2:48 AM
Rush any Reggae chickens running around the market ? They must have Jerked Chicken heads yaad style then ..Pork ?.Lol...Could this be the next wave there lol.I am sure your Group will want to know about Jerk now .
Waiting for the pics of the night market . Thanks
Posted by: Yvonne KerrDouglas | June 13, 2009 8:48 AM
Hey Rush, How are you? I went to Mark's graduation yesterday. It was good! He actually smiled! And I got hugs and kisses without even begging. Today he is having a "grilling party". He is the "chef" can you believe!
I love the picture of the pagoda it is so beautiful.Hope to hear fom you soon.
Love you "banches"
Mom
Posted by: Mechel Kerr | June 13, 2009 2:46 PM
Hey Rush:
Is the market anything like our 'Ben Dung', or is it more like "Redemption Ground" Down Town. Whatever it is I'm sure it will be interesting. Markets are usually the heart beat of the people.
Luv u, Keep warm and healthy,
Aunti
Posted by: Maria | June 14, 2009 4:53 AM
Hey Rush, Just got back! The party was good!The chicken was actually edible! He was an excellent host. I cooked currried goat and it disappeard in a flash! Anyway going thru "drawls" long to hear from you. Luv you "banches".
Mom
Posted by: Mechel Kerr | June 14, 2009 8:00 PM
Hey are you guys still there ?!The suspense is killing me ...where is the night market ???
Anyway I guess you are all busy taking in the the beautiful scenes ...Look forward to hearing you soon Rush .
Lots of Love from Gucci and Aunty Bonny !
Posted by: Yvonne KerrDouglas | June 14, 2009 8:01 PM
Hi Rush......I know you are unable to communicate with us at this time. Based on the last picture of the Pagoda. You are now headded into deep rural China.Please note how they cultivate their crops and feed their families. Fascinating!
Luv Aunti Maria
Posted by: Maria | June 15, 2009 4:53 AM