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Monkeys were everywhere  
   

Monkeys were everywhere

Guides lined the pathways with sticks to beat them away from you, or to place them on your shoulders for a photo (we didn't want monkey fleas or flu!).
Emei shan

October 12th 2007
From Chengdu we went to Emei shan, another one of the sacred mountains in China. Spent 5-6 hours walking the lower region of the mountain. It was luscious, green and fresh. So relaxing to be away from the busy city streets, not a car in sight or a horn to be heard. In many areas on the beautiful mountain, numerous monkeys live. The main aim of the day was to see them! For most of our day we were ... read more
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