First days.

Xiaoyu was an attentive host. She was very keen that we get to see as much as Nanning had to offer. It is not a city famous for temples or ancient ruins or artifacts, though doubtless these exist just below the surface, as in the rest of China.

But there is still plenty to do. Nanning has a large shopping precinct in the centre and it is very busy. Xiaoyu is not all that fond of crowds but most days we found our way down town from our hotel to get brunch or dinner. Shopping centres are a great place to watch people being themselves and I got a lot of pleasure from just watching the crowds go by.

Our first photo together was taken at a alfresco dining area, where both of us had just finished a Taiwanese Oolong tea. Delicious.