I've had a few (mostly) relaxing days here in Kashgar, and in about two hours I'll take an airplane to Urumqi. That's the capital of Xinjiang, and also the farthest city in the world from an ocean. I'll then go to Turpan (the hottest place in China -- it's gotten as hot as 49 degrees Celsius!)

I'll write more later. This post is mostly for those of you who care if I'm still alive.