Saddled in Songpan

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We arrived in Songpan at 11am and I immediately signed up for a horse trek which left at noon. My other travel partners were unsure about their next plan so I said goodbye to them after about a month traveling together.

The other horse riders on the trek consisted of two french girls, one Italian guy and two new yorkers (go figure). We rode up some steep mountains and walked down the other sides to reach a small lake where we camped for the night. The guides preparred some great food including noodles, fresh breads and excellent tea! The night was a bit cold but we endured for the ride back the next day.

Back in Songpan, I was able to grab a beer with a large group of travelers from around the world (Dutch, English, Isreal, USA, German, Aussie) and swap some good stories.

Tomorrow is a 10 hour bus ride back to Chengdu to prepare for Tibet.

Larry

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Photos

Door
This colorful door caught my eye.

View of Songpan
As we ride our horses along the steep narrow path, I snap this photo of Songpan in the distance.

Horsing around
I take a break at the mineral water lake as the horses graze in the background

Cucumber salad
the group sits around our bowl of cucumbers as the guide (in the hat) surveys the land

Tent City
Our luxury accomodations for the evening.

Breakfast cooking
I wake up early and cook breakfast with our guides

Reflection
My horse and I take a moment to reflect

Songpan City Statue
As we ride back into town, we are met by this statue

City Gates
Like many older Chinese cities, a walls surrouned the city with two main gates.

Comments

[Gary Tannenbaum]

China
send me more. I am going next year.