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July 12th 2010
Published: July 12th 2010
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To save time we flew from Xian to Chengdu in 75 mins. instead of 18 hours on a sleeper we treated ourselves. Taxi took us to near the centre of this small(4 million)city to some old style narrow traffic free alleys to find our digs for the next 3 days at the Dragon Town Youth Hostel. The streets had been repaired since the last earthquake in 2008,the alley looked very smart and fresh but still wit... Read Full Entry



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Scott and Lynn
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Tell us a bit about yourself: this information will appear on your page and can be edited later. Scottish and on a sabbatical with my wife Lynn for one year, we are in Thailand now and will be in China next stop for two months.My wife is a Midwife and I am Ranger/Ski Teacher(snow),we are in our 40's and have a son called Jamie who works offshore.... full info
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The way downThe way down
The way down
MobbedMobbed
Mobbed
The final main path to summit is mobbed.
TranquilTranquil
Tranquil
After the carpark everybody else has taken the bus back and we are alone!
Woodpecker at 2300mWoodpecker at 2300m
Woodpecker at 2300m
Reflection in Elephant PoolReflection in Elephant Pool
Reflection in Elephant Pool
The Elephant Bathing PoolThe Elephant Bathing Pool
The Elephant Bathing Pool
Deep ForestDeep Forest
Deep Forest
Monkey StairsMonkey Stairs
Monkey Stairs
Magic Peak MonastryMagic Peak Monastry
Magic Peak Monastry
This was our target, then around corner was the Hong Chun Monastry.
The Magic Peak MonastryThe Magic Peak Monastry
The Magic Peak Monastry
Tibetan MacaquesTibetan Macaques
Tibetan Macaques
waiting for trekkers so they can grab food, bottles of water or anything that is loose.
Monastry courtyardMonastry courtyard
Monastry courtyard
Lynn outside bedroomLynn outside bedroom
Lynn outside bedroom
Monastry bedroomMonastry bedroom
Monastry bedroom
Hard Wok for PancakesHard Wok for Pancakes
Hard Wok for Pancakes
The owners live in the back,same with all the eateries etc.
WashingWashing
Washing
See the scar on dad?See the scar on dad?
See the scar on dad?
Smell the forestSmell the forest
Smell the forest
GloriousGlorious
Glorious
Mind blowing viewsMind blowing views
Mind blowing views
Rest before the next climbRest before the next climb
Rest before the next climb



12th July 2010

anonymous
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Love the monastery bedroom you stayed in, what a fantastic location too. Pandas look happier than in that zoo...
13th July 2010

carol
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wonderful photos
liked your last photos v. much - all are good. Great scenery. Good to see you today and hear you! lunch party went well - I am creamcrackerd and off to bed take care.

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