Catherine, Stuart and I stayed the airport hotel in Guangzhou, they fly home today and I’m doing an early visa run since I’m near Hong Kong. I’m getting the train there and I’ll return to Shanghai by train in a few days.

The metro from the airport to Guangzhou was packed for at least half of the one hour journey, not even a sardine would have been able to wiggle its way on board and of course my very large suitcase was causing major problems for some but as I was feeling like shit because I picked up a bug in Yangshuo, I couldn’t care less.

My suitcase comes in very handy when navigating crowds, this is where it comes into its own blocking people that try to sneak or try to push their way in front of me

After what seemed like an eternity I got to Guangzhou South Railway Station and had a bit of time to kill. I needed food and my options were limited and I really can’t believe I actually went to McDonald’s to have not one but two chicken burgers and an expresso.