Thanks all.
Imported usualy dont last, they get black as soon as there soft...
I'll see if I can get some here in KM next summer.

I love Mexican food parties!!

Does the avocado tree grow here? Do they have plantations ??

I havent seen much as a western style scrap yard for cars, evrything seems to be scattered in individual garages.
I know there is one scrapyard though, studying for the drivers test is the section for scraping a car judged unfit for road use...imagine that!

So the only clue I have to offer is look at the vehicle registration department...

I'll soon have a beijing Jeep and will eventualy need parts, many 4wd clubs exist..

Hi Maude
I've been hiking and exploring the mountains around Kunming for paragliding sites to fly.

There are beautiful areas just on the outskirts of the city, N,W and E .
Almost every mountain/hills have trails .

North, Ci Ba, pine covered hills and steep valeys with nice views. I go with my electric bicycle or bus.

My favorite is Liang Wan Shan, near Cheng Jiang.
.. 1 hour by car to get there though.

I got plenty of photos of all areas and some are online here www.paraglidingearth.com/en-html/index.php?region=1051#here

I need to explore 2 mountains this winter / spring, one north of Yang Zhong hai and the other is west of Fuming.
I'm always looking for someone to split the taxi..

mike4g_air@yahoo.ca

The kunming city air is OK compared to Xi An and eastern coast cities and countryside....I've been there too
The Kunming countryside air is very clean and clear, enjoyable....
I teach english in private schools, we can talk....
I'm a permanent resident..