Fame

This morning I was a little slow getting going (Thanks for the phone call mum). I had also promised some people in Zhawuluo that I would drop in on my way to Shakua, even though it was a little out of the way. When I got there they had some other friends over, a tv crew from a Lijiang tv station doing a travel doco on Lugu Lake and Mosuo people. I sat down at the hearth and found myself being interviewed with lights and camera on me about my experiences studying the Mosuo language. I felt a bit embarrassed at my poor Chinese, but didn't really get the option of declining the interview. Apparently it will be on telly in Lijiang in late March.

Ended up having lunch with them, they were taking a boat across to Langfang, near Shakua, and invited me to join them. I did, but by the time we got to Langfang it was already 3.30 so I decided to go on with them to Luoshui, and leave Shakua until I go back to Sichuan in a month or so. I can do the last few interviews then.

From Langfang to Luoshui was quite a long walk. About two hours and I was carrying my backpack. ow. Dumped myself in the motel room, and went straight to my old hangout, the Husi Teahouse. And our friend there had gone back to Chongqing for Chinese new year!! Disappointing. But they had my care package which Scott had sent to that address. I sat in the Tea House with a fantastic cup of their Yunnan coffee, grinning my head off as I unpacked my chocolates, novels and letters from Scott, Jon and Zosia and looked at photos. Thank you so much honey, you made my day- and thanks for the CD, that was a big surprise.

Then I had a bowl of spaghetti (unusual but nice tasting sauce) and some yoghurt with banana in it that they make here- it's really nice. Feeling a little sore in the shoulders but very content. Will have to come back for eggs in the morning- with coffee of course. Mmm think it's time to test out one of the bounty bars from my package- or should I go with a cherry ripe??? Decisions, Decisions.... Bounty bar- Oh heaven. I must admit, when I asked for lip gloss, I didn't expect three tubs! Are you suggesting that I should prepare for a lot of kissing when I get home Scott? By the way, Scott, I love the photos, I left the one of you at Husi Tea House here for our friend when he gets back.

I think I might go back to my room and curl up with a novel. Get back to the research tomorrow. I spend too much money on coffee sitting in here. bye for now.