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Published: February 20th 2012
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The second day Dorothy and I woke up early and went on a hike through a bamboo forest and on a cliff hike. It was so beautiful. We were almost brought to tears several times just by how beautiful and enchanting the clouds were.
Then we went to see several waterfalls (we were able to walk behind one).
Then our guide took us to a mountain top temple and we climbed thousands of stairs. The temple was very colorful and beautiful and well worth the climb. By this time we had actually run out of money, and Dorothy accidentally got blessed by a monk who asked for a donation afterward- she guiltily opened her purse and tried to give them all her change, but they just told her not to bother.
We ate a fitful lunch, bid our helpful guide farewell, and took the bus back to school. The entire bus ride I refused to use the restroom because of fear of going to the bathroom in public (sometimes at reststops they only have squatty potty troughs- and it is quiet honestly the most scaring thing about China). Dorothy threatened to give me the Chinese name "Iron Bladder"
Bamboo railing
Everything here is made from bamboo instead of something pleasant. But even this threat did not induce me to woman up and use the bathroom... There will be many other trips and opportunities to prove myself brave in that respect.
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Iron Bladder
What beautiful pictures, Iron. They are gorgeous. Thanks for letting me go on the adventure with you vicariously. The cable car shots were scary but attractive as well. Keep up the curiosity and courage:)