DATELINE: Dali, China 

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Author: Lauren Cohen

Dear Mom and Dad, I'm sorry for the hours of worry I caused you if you happened to google the Dali Torch Festival after reading my last blog. Yes, I threw fire and had fire thrown at me; but because I was dressed like a commando I emerged from the fray unscathed. On the bus to Kunming now, and feeling quite sad to leave this special place. I did see lots of job postings for English teachers here, though. Hmm...