well, I'm back

[intertribal]

from China.  It was a very eventful trip.  Among other highlights: had all my money stolen, spent 48 hours on a train, probably about as much time on various buses, "climbed" a mountain at 5 a.m. (including bus ride where bus had to stop and put on snow chains and cable car ride of over-population doom), went to a police station three times (to register myself as an alien), climbed probably ten thousand steps total (including some in snow/ice), saw many temples/monasteries, and ate lots of food (the strangest of which were Chinese takes on spaghetti and pizza).  I spent most of the time either in Zhengzhou or around Chengdu.  The main tourist spots I went to were the Shaolin Temple (where it was snowing at the time), the Leshan Giant Buddha (where it briefly rained), and Mount Emei (where it was gently snowing at the peak).  The dramatic weather actually resulted in a very nice atmosphere at each.  I have many pictures, and I may post more later.

I just spent 24 hours in transit.  How's everybody else doing? 

Comments

[asakiyume.livejournal.com]

Welcome back! That's too bad about your money!

This first photo is beautiful--sounds like other than the money (a big "other than," but...) it was a good trip? I look forward to your posts as and when time and energy levels permit.

ETA: Whoa, Mt. Emei looks impressive.

[wendigomountain.livejournal.com]

Wow! That sounds like an epic journey, worthy of a voice-over from Don LaFontaine, no less. I'm with asakiyume, I cannot wait to hear/see more about it. Welcome home!

[mhaolain.livejournal.com]

Many happy returns. As Doctor Who would say, "Travel broadens the mind." Other than the rip-off of your wallet, I hope you had a fun adventure and I look forward to you making use of the material for posts galore!

[pgtremblay.livejournal.com]

Welcome back!