Today I went up to 4506 meters. The highest now flight altitude I have ever been to. But more important I learned even more about Chinese friendship and generosity. No matter where I go it seems there are so many people who want to help me get around and show me the best of China. Today as usual I was adopted by several in the tour who wanted me to keep safe and enjoy China. There was one group who really did not speak a lot of English that made took me under there wing and made me feel welcome. We met on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain there was a inner ride area (believe it or not) up there and they needed a 4th person. From then on everywhere the tour went they brought me along. The part that was the most fun was trying to communicate, since their English was basic and my Chinese was worst.
Even though things were pretty touristy, I still felt I learned a lot. Plus since I don't speak Chinese it is really hard for people to sell me stuff. But what continues to amaze me is the spirit if the people here. For example I have heard some spectacular singing here form the Naxi people. By the way I spelled there name wrong in my last post, they are the Naxi not Nali people. The Xi is pronounce "she", sort of.
What I keep thinking of is the Appalachian region of the US. They sing (and dance) from their hearts and they don't need any electronic help.
The costumes of the Naxi people is mostly functional. But Kind of charming, some reason I think of Holland.But at the tourist areas they mix in Tibetan costumes which are very colorful. It is not out of character to mix in Tibetin culture here since the mountains isolated people from one another, and this is where spices were trades for generation. As a result there are 24 ethnic cultures in this region. As soon as I get back to the US I will post some of the 700+ photos that are in my camera. I promise.
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