In theory, NNG-KWL could happen independent of BKK-NNG, but I'm comfortable proclaiming this to be a non-issue.

Switching topics back to Nanning in general, I have been meaning to post pics from recent visits (why does FT continue to make this process so laborious?!), and will try to do so later today.

The bottom line is that I can finally see progress!
-above ground construction on Line 1 is now almost complete
-there are now proper sidewalks and street lights near Xi Da (our area)
-the air quality is amazing