Tuesday evening ended up being Roland, Angel, TJ and me. Joanna texted to say that she had to take her friend to hospital and so wouldn’t be coming.
That of course was a huge disappointment to me but yesterday morning she sent a message to explain. I do not disbelieve her account for she has never lied to me in the 7 years I have known her.
Her friend had called her and Joanna sensed the girl was unhinged. She hurried to the home of the girl and as she said “we” I assume she took Sean. There was no answer at the door so they called the police. Once the situation was explained, the officers broke the door down, finding Joanna’s friend near to death, having slit her wrists. I would imagine that will have a lasting effect on my friend.
Later that night Roland and I ended up playing pool doubles with Jill and Lucy, the waitresses. Towards the end I had a severe attack of “hipitis” and had resort to plonking myself on a stool. I confess it is now becoming somewhat concerning. Roland kindly took me to my hotel in his car.
Yesterday morning I checked out and took a taxi to the train station, where all tickets for my preferred train had sold out and the subsequent train only had a business seat. I have always wanted to try one but considering the 2 hour trip cost 546y it is more expensive than flying! You do though have an exclusive compartment with only five seats, which are electrically operated and fold down flat into beds. Still can’t smoke though.
Alice met me on arrival, where we had a long wait in the taxi queue. By the time we checked in it was definitely beer o’clock so we went to the restaurant. As we approached I heard live music from within and when I paid for buffet dinners and all the wine and beer you can drink, we entered. Within a second of going in my name was called over the microphone - the singer was the same one from 18 months ago and she remembered my name!! I never expected her to be there because last time she said the hotel wasn’t renewing the contract. She ended up in Nanjing for 3 months and then this place asked her and her partner Rain (he is gay and they are remarkably open about this considering the Chinese attitude to such things).
So that was our evening, listening to music and watching even old ladies dancing together. I didn’t, my problem was getting progressively worse. Indeed this morning even after a night in bed, it is worse still. Back on the pills then!
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