Alice in Wonderland
We arrived in Lijiang and met our wonderful guide, Alice. Alice explained the wonders of Lijaing over a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. With so much to see we visited the Black Dragon Pool and the Ancient City where we are staying in the most fabulous hotel. Alice was so knowledgeable of the surrounding area, being from a smaller local village. Jade Snow Mountain was our major draw to Lijaing and with Alice’s guidance we arrived at mountain and breezed through the steps to the cable car. The trip to the mountain look out was spectacular, the guidance for preparation for the altitude a huge benefit. Thank you so much Alice for your care and support when one of us had altitude sickness and had to return to the cable car area. After a look at the Blue Moon Lake and awesome reflection pools we arrived at the smaller Baisha village where we enjoyed the hospitality of a Sharman. We learned the language and symbols of the Naxi people. On our return to the hotel our most dear friend- guide Alice had prepared a cake to commemorate our 49th wedding anniversary, along with a framed picture drawing by a Bashi artist that will be cherished forever. The addition of rose petals on our bed made for the most memorable time in China. The dedication and care from Alice while in Lijiang was outstanding, memorable and truly Wonderland. A shout out to our very capable driver, Ms M, who delivered us so efficiently and safely to all of our destinations.