Snow Mountain Tour


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March 13th 2013
Published: March 27th 2013
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The Snow Mountain Tour (400 mile cycling tour!) DISCLAIMER: This post is going to blow your mind! Ted and Luanne (the innkeepers here at the Kaiwen Village Inn) asked me to evaluate their "Snow Mountain Tour", a 700 kilometer (400 mile) cycling route that forms a loop around the 5 major snow mountains north of Lijiang. What made this side-adventure so unique was that I was loaned a mountain bike... Read Full Entry



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Traffic AccidentTraffic Accident
Traffic Accident

The small cars had a collision but wouldn't move to let this truck through until the traffic police arrived. Out here, that could take hours dude!
No Sichuan Tourists!No Sichuan Tourists!
No Sichuan Tourists!

Maybe I'll camp here tonight!!
Angry Birds, FIGHT!Angry Birds, FIGHT!
Angry Birds, FIGHT!

The farmer's match birds together based on size. Spectators bet on which one will win the fight.
When Farmer's Cocks TouchWhen Farmer's Cocks Touch
When Farmer's Cocks Touch

The birds stare eachother down for a few minutes then one lunges at the other.
Rooster: Down + KickRooster: Down + Kick
Rooster: Down + Kick

Sometimes a spectator will jump in the ring and give the bird a push. Then the fight resumes.
Tenderized, Feathered ChickenTenderized, Feathered Chicken
Tenderized, Feathered Chicken

Feathers fly and money changes hands again.



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