Nice idea. I'll try my luck at the bar stool at Moondog tomorrow night. I've been there once. You're right! Fried and Joost are genuinely nice people. Thanks! :)

If I go to a Internet café, will I be able to download some movies via kickass torrent onto a USB key? Which web café is best? Thanks!

Just for future reference. The Stone Forest is well worth the visit...although be prepared to pay the hefty admission to the park price. I went by bus...made pals with 2 Americans and took photos of each other with some amazing backgrounds....we were the only Westerners there that day! Count at least 250 RMB for the day.

I'd like to send a very heavy dictionary back to France but don't know where I can find a bubble envelope to ship it. Have tried a few stationary shops but have met with blank stares. Any ideas? Thanks!

Thanks Mprin. I had to buy a new Ctrip ticket to Rangoon (safer(?)) and just take the loss. Will stay an extra 5 days in Kunming. (!) getting a little bored here, though cuz I don't know anyone and haven't had a conversation in English or in Chinese that has lasted more than 2 minutes!