Hey folks, its that time again, my third trip to China, back to the beginning.
My first trip was a bit of an epic adventure and I'm meeting the same people again. In some ways its nice to be going back to a city I know as I already know the places I like and things i like to do there. However it does take away the wonder of it all a little, but third trip and all, that was probably going to happen anyhow.
I'm going to meet Ling (1) again, we parted on good terms and the long distance thing didn't really work out but I never got closure, she was extremely upset when I cancelled my visit to see her last June even though we were not really communicating on msn very well. When I was with her last time it was very nice and felt natural, i have to see if there is a chance or live with the "what ifs" for the rest of my life and I am not a "what if" type of guy.
I know a couple of other ladies there as friends from my first trip and even if things don't work out with Ling I know I'll have a good trip with many laughs and they will take care of me regardless.
This time I have to bring gifts for three ladies which is proving the most difficult thing to do, cant buy them all the same stuff! and I need some room for clothes too, a good dilemma.
I fly out on Wednesday afternoon and arrive in Guangzhou Thursday afternoon. Ling has booked me into a hotel in the city centre this time which will be convenient as the Metro underground system is really the best way to get around and she assures me there is a stop beside the hotel.
Last time i stayed near her apartment and had to rely on the bus's which was hard as they are always packed, and all the writing is in Chinese unlike the Metro, so I never knew if I was going away or towards the hotel when I got one!!
I also hope to hook up with Martin and Zhifang there, Guangzhou better order in more dumpling supplies!