Sweat, Snow, Sleeping in a Monastery, and Lord of the Rings References

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March 18th 2012

Published: March 18th 2012

This weekend was one of the best times I have had in China thus far. I am halfway done with this study abroad journey, and what better way to mark the halfway point then to climb a mountain. The hike to the top of Mount Emei was the hardest hikes of my life. Highlights of the trip included but were not limited to: stories, seeing blue sky, smelling fresh air, hiking under the stars and a crisp sl... Read Full Entry

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Peace

So green

At this point 11 of us diverted from the group to spend an extra night on the mountain and climb to the top. We hiked a total of 18 kilometers the first day. Stairs the whole way, and snowy/icy stairs near where we slept.

Lush

Johnny and James

Both from Nevada, although James is originally from California.

Lord of the Rings like path

(The shire)

Mary

From Australia. She was my hiking companion. She told good stories, and was a wonderful listener.

Donkey path

Donkey

Fellow hiker

He spoke some English, and hiked by us to the top of the mountain.

Sneaky shot of the socks of the lady in front of me

Rest stop

Trying to figure out how much we had to go

Beauty

Very warm

Once we reached this point, there were hardly any tourists, so some of the guys stripped of their shirts, while we ladies hiked in our tank tops until we reached snow.

Snow!

Travelers

18th March 2012

mom
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WOW
What a trip! You took splendid pictures. My heart is still racing after seeing the snow and cliffs. Glad you made it safe and sound. Loved that you fell asleep at 9:30:) Counting the days until I see you, Scoot!

18th March 2012

Jackson
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How can you even handle all this amazing stuff!?! Looking at all these pictures makes me want to travel so bad! Haha keep living it up!

22nd March 2012

Aunt Aimee
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It is wonderful to see your pictures and read your captions and hear how much you are enjoying this trip! I am looking forward to seeing pics of you and your mom!!

23rd March 2012

Teri
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How cool is that?
What an adventure. Dave wants to know how the hike could possibly be harder than hiking up the escarpment at the Bruce. There are stairs there, too, ya know. HA. I've been to the Great Wall and I know you haven't seen stairs until you've been to China. You have a great time with your Mom! Love, Teri (and Dave)

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