So here we are, new town, new blog. We arrived a little earlier than expected in Chengdu and joined four other backpackers who were also looking for the Sim's Cozy Guest house pick-up person. When he found us, he looked a little surprised because his small van could not carry six people plus their luggage. So the luggage travelled in the van and we were sent on in a taxi. N.B: Whilst we are on the subject of taxis. If you find yourself travelling in China, I would strongly advice that you take taxi's not trishaws. Trishaw's may appear romantic but taxi's are much cheaper because they have meters, where as with trishaws negotiating a price can be a hit and miss process at the best of times. If you do wish to go by trishaw,
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