October 1 2014 we left SIAS at 8:00ish. We headed out on a "Three Hour Tour (trip)". We went this way and that way and back thata way and thisa way! :-) At one point we went form a 4 lane interstate to a 2 lane road to a one lane road and stopped to ask a farmer--then backed up into his cart lane and turned around. :-) At 2:00 in the afternoon we got to the Laojieling Scenic Area WOW WOW WOW! BEA U tiful! Had lunch outdoors at a home/restaurant---was delish--based on the pen at the side wall, the chicken was quite fresh. The head came on the plate. :-P The guy went and picked us persimmons off the tree. SO good! They brought shelf fungi to show us what we had eaten. They were really good. The locals came to greet (see) us--very fun! Then the tourist tram went flying up the mtn.--best carnival ride EVER!!!! WHEEEE. We hiked up stairs for at least an hour and the sign said we were about 1/3 of the way to the top. Some of the group made it to the top, others went a little further and then took the granite slide back down--flying! We headed back down--my legs were literally shaking and burning--but I was still proud of myself! Some road the cable car. Then it was off down the Mtn. in the tram--WHEEEEEE!. There was a village of cabins with real Chinese laterns really lit! Breathtaking! Sadly we were flying by too fast for any pics. :-( On the way out the bus got caught up on one of the S curves--it took about 15 of the locals to consult on how to get us back on the road. :-)) We LOVE an adventure! First night was a 5 (count them *****) star hotel! If you think every Chinese meal comes with hot tea and fruit for dessert--think again. We learned right here to bring a bottle of water. The last course is usually rice--so you can fill up it you are still hungry. If you are a coffee drinker--BYOC!!! Just sayin. The SIAS guy in charge--Charley, saved me by sharing a couple of packets of his personal stash. THANK YOU Charley!!! Thank God for hard boiled eggs! It is what's for breakfast. Loved it all!
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Angela & OliviaAfter finishing law school, we are off to see the world! The adventure starts in China, Xinzheng, Henan to be exact. You are welcome to come along for the ride! Present Home!Archives
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