It was a relief to get back to a city after the boat even if it was just for one night before travelling to Xi'an to see the Terracotta Army. We were put in a nice hotel, partly to make up for the trauma of the boat trip but also because I think our guide knew he'd have a riot on his hands otherwise!Yichang is a modern city for Asia and we could, at least, get some decent food - the food on the boat was equally horrendous. So half of us shamefully, but as it turned out tastily, took ourselves off to Pizza Hut and felt full for the first time in 2 days.
As we strolled back, a cart was ambling by playing what, very quickly, became a familiar tune. We all cracked up laughing when we realised that we were in a Chinese city in August, in a 32 degree/75% humidity heat listening to .....Jingle Bells!
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