Blogs from Wuyi, Hebei, China, Asia

I have so much to say catch everyone up! So back on the 20th, my class and got to go rafting on bamboo rafts down the nine twists river! It was an overcast day, and although we had rain ponchos, luckily it did not pour on us! It was beautiful and relaxing. It was about an hour and a half ride with scenery of gorges and lush vegetation. There were cavities in some of the cliffs with coffins that date back to 4000 years ago! Scientist still dont know how the coffins were placed in these caves. I had my theory that they were lowered and swung into from the top, which still seemed somewhat impossible. I guess the truth will always remain a mystery. After the raft ride we walked along side the river and ... read more

Tonight was amazing! Actually the whole day was amazing! Dao bu xing e ran! We started the day with the usual 8 am breakfast. my roommate and i slept through the alarm haha for 45 minutes and i finally woke up 15 minutes before breakfast. I could have slept forever But i was excited for the day. After we ate (the only thing vegetarian was porage and a spongie red cake, not the best but it filled me up) we had a campus tour by our new chinese student friends. The wuyi campus is gorgeous, they own the three lakes surrounding the grounds, and my immediate firdt question was can i go swimming?! Haha and they said it is too dangerous but i could fish if i wanted to. The air was warm with a nice ... read more