It is about 1am Monday August 30th over here.  I just got into my hotel in Yangshuo, a little town outside of Guilin.  I couldn't see much on the 1.5 hour drive from the airport in Guilin to the hotel in Yangshuo because it was nighttime.  However, I could make out the shape and size of the Karst Mountains and all I can say is WOW!  This may be the most beautiful place I have ever been and I haven't even seen it in the daylight yet.  Also keep in mind that I used to live in Maui, Hawaii.  That should say a lot about how beautiful this place is.  I can't wait to see it in the light.  I almost want to set my alarm for 5am just so I can see the place at first possible light.  Almost.  Let's not get too crazy.  But I am very excited for tomorrow to come.  My hotel is right across the street from the Li River in the middle of the Karst Mountains.  From the little I could see this is the China I came to see.  This is the China that I wanted to see.  I hope that turns out to be true when I see the place under the light of the sun.  Check back later and I will definitely be posting some pictures of this place.