This last weekend we went for a mountain climb. Mountain climbing exactly taxing. There were nice wide paths, paved in places and the mountain was more like a small friendly hill. Nevertheless it was great fun, mostly because there was a big rain storm.
The place was crowed as most places in china are. Tourists (chinese) abound complete with camera's and picnicking gear. It took a little over an hour to get the top. There were about 10 foreigners in the group (including me) and we got plenty of looks and people talking about us. The talkers would preface whatever they said with "they dont understand (chinese)". Some engaged us in conversation with "what country are you from?"
Once we got to the top and had some lunch the downpour began. Luckily for us the way down was not the well manicured upward route, but rather a much steeper slick muddy one. I thoroughly enjoyed sliding down the muddy hill just like it was snow and ice. Others disliked being wet and muddy and having precarious footing. It was great fun. There should be more mountain climbing and mud skiing in the rain.
pictures:
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I was waiting for a muddy picture
Nice excursion; especially enjoyed the unusual fauna and flora :)
Great that you got out and about so soon after arriving.
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