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May 7th 2007
Published: August 6th 2007
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Easy Tiger On top of my “must see before I'm blind” list sits Tiger Leaping Gorge, a somewhat unassuming rock formation just north of LiJiang which has been described and photographed by just about every travel writer worth their salt, so of course I had to go see it myself. As tough as it was to drag my lethargic body out of the Sexy Tractor bar, it had to be done and it had to be done prope... Read Full Entry



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Lunch BreakLunch Break
Lunch Break

Where we had a world continental meeting.
Yu Long Xue ShanYu Long Xue Shan
Yu Long Xue Shan

High mountains, 5500m odd.
Kelly and His FriendKelly and His Friend
Kelly and His Friend

His only friend... just kidding.
The Full FistThe Full Fist
The Full Fist

I mean "face".
The Unmentioned WaterfallThe Unmentioned Waterfall
The Unmentioned Waterfall

Look closely, Mao Lan and I are standing under the falls.
Looking BackLooking Back
Looking Back

All the way along the gorge.
Thoughts and PlanningThoughts and Planning
Thoughts and Planning

There wasn't much to think about, there was really only one path.
Chicken Anyone?Chicken Anyone?
Chicken Anyone?

Tina's guesthouse.
Walnut GardenWalnut Garden
Walnut Garden

Where we stayed for two nights.
MooMoo
Moo

This is what I imagine the Alps to be like.



7th May 2007

pics
Beautiful pics matty - glad its going so well for you!
9th May 2007

photos
Those photos are awesome!
16th May 2007

Change your heart because I'm already spoken for
16th May 2007

Nice one mate
love the pics..... Im still here, drunk.... hope all is well..
19th May 2007

woah
E tu Brutus?
20th May 2007

Sweet Mary Jane
Nice stuff Matty! It is good to see that your linguistic skills have not diminished with your absorption of Chinese culture. Or has it....
22nd May 2007

Mei Li Xue Shan
Hi Matt, I was wondering about Mei Li Mountain north od zhongdian. Can you tell me how long it took you to drive there from Zhongdian and where you stayed? Also did you use a guide for your trek, if so can you give me their phone numbe or email address. I'd love to hear more about that part of Yunnan. My email is elinorburford@hotmail.com Thanks, Elinor

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