Saturday, February 05, 2005

Back at the Lake

Hello all,
Apparently my last blog was confusing- Can you see the titles I give to each blog? What happened was that I went to Lijiang for a few days of R&R and also did some work and went to the bank. I am now back in Zhudi, working on my research again.

I don't have a lot of time to write, but I have got my questionaire all translated into Mosuo and Chinese and I'm getting organised to go for several weeks around the lake interviewing Mosuo people. The weather has been beautiful the last few days, during the day it is mild and sunny. I have discarded my thermals and only wear my jacket in early morning and late evening. The rest of the time I just wear jeans and a shirt and jumper. Feels a bit more normal. Actually my face and hands are getting quite tanned. I'll have to go to a tanning salon when I get back to make the rest of me match. Already the difference between my arms and hands is quite startling. A jade ring Scott bought me in Lijiang just a month ago now leaves a white 'untanned' mark when I take it off. Next week is new year. Quite excited. Will report on that when the time comes.

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