Cangnan to hangzhou

Up early for the 9.50 train front cangnan to Hangzhou. No idea how long it would take so fell asleep in shifts but it wasn't too bad and arrived at Hangzhou at 2ish. A bit quicker than the bus we took last time.
Jumped on the y7 bus that I used last time to get to my hostel until e got near west lake then jumped off to find some lunch. Ended up in pizza hut as it was right at he bus stop and had an unsatisfying starter, some overcooked escargot for Chris, and an overly rubbery pizza with a not very nice iced coffee.
Mental note, avoid western food! Craving sorted!
We walked back to our new hostel right in the heart of pedestrianised old town an checked in, dropped our bags and  headed out for a wander.
Walked up the hill to the temple of the city God but Chris wanted to go in while it was light so we saved that for later. We then headed up into town and Chris bought some hiking boots for 35quid. I may do the same ask left min behind, nit sure if j should get some nice black leather ones or some gortex  ones.

We then fancied a beer and after not finding a bar for half an hour ended up in a swanky hotel listing to loanable music drinking their cheapest beer (that was still overpriced massively) . After a few beers we headed back hostel wards and picked up some lovely street food on the way for a couple of quid. Noodles with beef in a nice sauce.... lovely.
When we got back Chris chilled out while I jumped online and then ended up chatting to these Canadian/American guys, an Australian girl and a German girl. Many beers later we agreed to meet up tomorrow for a session and a meal.
They are all currently teachers in hunan province and gave us a few tips.

The Chinese old streets are really pretty with a river running through it under and next to the path, the only problem is there is no water! Also walking around west lake all the inlets are filled with ice! Took some pictures I wouldn't have believed visiting last summer!