Last weekend, we made a quick trip to the nearby city of Dali to spend some time encouraging a dear old friend who is in the final stages of cancer. But (as we expected) his deep faith and love for others probably encouraged us more than vice versa:
At his house, we enjoyed a delicious home-cooked meal with other friends:
Dali is a beautiful city, bordered on one side by Lake Erhi and on the other by misty mountains:
Although most of the Dali old city has been rebuilt, it has maintained a special feel and charm:
We stayed at the Sleepyfish Lodge, home to two very lazy golden retrievers:
At $45 (including breakfast and bikes), it’s a good place to stay.
We also visited some friends who teach at Dali University. I’m trying very hard to avoid coveting the grounds of their campus:
Another friend made this amazing coconut crème pie:
Speaking of food, we had some tasty fish for lunch:
If you come for a visit, we would love to take the trip back to Dali together!
Looks like a lovely visit, despite the circumstances…