Snow Mountain and the "Gorge"ous Views

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October 25th 2010

Published: October 25th 2010

Slow down. Get out of the car. Breathe in, breathe out. Stop and really look. Sometimes it’s the simple things that make a vacation memorable. There are plenty of ways to see this beautiful area of China, but sometimes the best way to see is to experience. Hiking 3 days along a mountain edge trail really helps put things in perspective. You might be literally “in the trees”, but someh... Read Full Entry

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Shanghai Sheri

In 2006, our family began what we thought was a 3 year adventure of living and traveling in China. But like Gilligan, our 3 year tour turned into something much longer and deeper than we expected. This was just the beginning of our cultural travels and blogs. 3 years turned into 6 years and included a time of residence in South Korea as well. The kids have all transitioned into and out of college leaving us as empty nesters, but not empty of ambitions to continue to explore the world. Come along with us as we seek to expand our understanding of this marvelous world in which we live! ... full info

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The trail ahead

The trail behind

Cut into the mountainside, the views are unimpeded.

Screening tungsten

The mountainside and dirt often had a tinge of greenish blue from the rich tungsten deposits natural to this area.

Half Way!

The Half Way guest house is not only conveniently located, but also serves up a great lunch with spectacular views.

Cafe with a view

Outside dining in fresh air with fresh foods. Great! Here for 17 years, this is the first guesthouse in the gorge. The owner tells me he has hosted people from 57 countries and feels he has a happy life.

No smells here!

Fresh air and beautful views make this squatty potty an interesting visit.

Friendly farmers

The friendly attitude and hard work ethic impressed us all. Their son, hoeing the field, looked no more than 5 years old.

Trail on the edge

Another hiker

This cow refused to budge and let us pass him on the trail.

Beautiful Yangtze

Legend has it that the Yangtze is a beautiful girl who made her way to the sea.

Another fellow trekker

The youngest trekker

This baby was content to bounce along side-saddle.

View into Naxi home

Pine floors, open air, drying corn, stone - very charming construction.

Mountain peak

Up close, these gray mountain peaks look cold and uninviting. Due to Naxi spiritual beliefs, these peaks have never been tread upon by humans.

The dragons backbone

Appropriately named Jade Dragon, the line of 13 peaks resemble the crests of a dragon's backbone.

Morning at the Tea Horse guest house

Final morning in the gorge

On the edge

I was too frightened to walk out to this hanging edge.

Maize

Naxi home

Maize, farming implements, peaks of the roofs - all of the culture of this local ethnic minority.

International friends

We shared stories and greetings. Left to right: Chinese guide Elvin, Matt, an Argentinian, Nicaraguan, and Icelander.

26th October 2010

Laura Smith
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Thanks for keeping us entertained Shanghai Sheri! Sure miss you, but certainly enjoy your adventures! Hugs...

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