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Tiger Leaping Gorge
One would think that in a place called “Tiger Leaping Gorge” he might be in for seeing a few tigers. But no such fortune – or misfortune. Perhaps they all ended up leaping across the gorge because by the time Read More …
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Trip Log: 8.12.14 Yu Long Xue Shan As we approached the mountain, the fog had the audacity to roll in and the rain wasn’t any more courteous. I got the impression that this mountain was like Mt. Washington in that clear Read More …
Lijiang & Baisha
Lijiang is one of the oldest preserved towns in China and fortunately for us, is only a quick flight away from the provincial capital. We left Kunming in the evening so that when we arrived it would be even more Read More …
Kunming and the Stone Forest
I feel like I should’ve felt worse that our flight to Kunming took off without Drama, a student acquaintance and the third member of our little troop who was going to accompany us half the way. But by the end of this Read More …
Flavors of Kunming
Kunming has a specialty bread – similar to a moon cake – but traditionally filled with rose flavored filling (see first photo). But rose, to me, tastes like potpourri and potpourri reminds me of old ladies. So while I’m munching, all Read More …