This is why I travel

Asia
August 30th 2009

Published: August 30th 2009

Greetings Comrades! The past week was one of the better of my life. I ventured out to an isolated ancient Chinese city deep in the mountains of Hunan called Fenghuang. The journey was epic. Short of writing a novel I really can't recite all the stories and experiences I encountered along the way. Hopefully a few of my pictures can capture your imagination better than this babble. The adventure b... Read Full Entry

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cave

A shot inside a cave, it was really hard to take decent pictures

Cave shot

the cave

cave 3

old cave waterfall

in the mountains

looking across the water

scary old bridge

they made me go first of course

umbrellas

they go everywhere

peppers

even the people up here need their peppers

mountain food

I didn't know what I was eating untill I pulled a fishbone out of my mouth

girls

hanging out

our boat

pathetic thing isnt it

boat driver

he had to bat away the water buffallo so we could land the boat

water buff

water buffallo

food

SPICY fish and stuff

cool store

they sell matches with pictures of che and mao I bought a few packs

train station chaos

people running to catch the train. This picture was taken at EYE level.

the train

train

very long

little town thing

why hasn't someone developed mansions up here yet?

early morning

I woke up early to take pictures but none really turned out

30th August 2009

kkoffel
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phoenix city
We continue to enjoy your post and the photos are of a quality I wasn't expecting!! Hopefully your blog will help you to hold onto all these memories!! Good luck with you new classes....Dad

30th August 2009

Ann
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Nate, I laughed so hard over your adventures, I had tears in my eyes. I mean really, Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star??!!!! The image of you in distress singing that is priceless, not to mention "meet and greet" in your dripping wet underwear! No one can accuse you of not making an impression. Stay safe, Love, Ann

31st August 2009

EdgarinChina
Lucy Edgar

I feel your pain
Ha ha, hilarious! The last American I saw put on the spot to sing chucked out a couple of lines of "you are the sunshine of my life". I think Twinkle Twinkle is a WAY better choice! You have my sympathies - I would be waiting for the earth to swallow me up in that situation, you did good! People not in China cannot imagine how unnerving and yet at the same time liberating it is to be the only Westerner throwing caution to the wind and allowing themselves to be humiliated. Its a humbling yet invigorating experience! ps Bless your heart for buying all the wish flowers!

31st August 2009

EdgarinChina
Lucy Edgar

..and your photos are awesome!

31st August 2009

chris
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Ok...
Well it is obvious that you are having a wonderful time in China - just wanted you to know how much we appreciate the updates. I am living vicariously through your words and pictures - so keep writing ... and I will do my part ... worry (less). Love, Mom

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