Hi Folks -
I was able to add a few pics to the blog, but I had an incredibly slow connection. I will post mroe as I can, but checkout my pics of the Hanging Temple, the caves of Yunang and the girls, Noga and Keren, who I was travelling with.
My 23 hours train ride was actually 25, but the soft sleeper did make the difference. I got plenty of rest and met some delightful people on the train inlcuding a three year old boy who I considered kidnapping and taking with me. He's so cute! Don't worry, he's safe and sound with his mom.
Ningbo was awesome. I ended up staying an extra day, because the city was modern and clean. Coffee was readily available and I stocked up on some reading material. I stayed ina very nice business hotel. I didn't do much int he way of tourism. I did take walks around the city and ate fake chicken at an amazing vegetarian retaurant. Now I'm on the island of Putoshan, one of four sacred Buddhist mountains. It's absolutely beautfiul here. There isn't much to do. I've hiked and gone swimming. The island is small enough that I walk everywhere and big enough that this gives me some exercise. There are monks everywhere, because there are several Buddhist monastaries and nunneries all over the island. The monks are very relaxed. Sit down outside and chat with tourists and friends. I find them incredibly approachable, down to earth and in good shape. You should see them climb this mountain! I can't keep up and they do it barefoot.
My next stop (only two more to go) is Hangzhou. It's a midsized city between here and Shanghai. Apparently a lot of famous green tea is produced in that area. I plan to drink my fill. Also, I will stay at a youth hostel where I'm sure I will meet more people my age than I have here. Then I'm off to Shanghai for two days before I fly home. I can't believe this trip is winding down, but it's been incredible so far.
Love you all,
C
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i'm glad you're having such an adventure.
i met a new pal a few days ago who taught english in china for a while. he has friends still teaching there, and apparently they're all getting kicked out for a month during the olympics so tourist visas can be maximized. kinda sucky for them, because they were looking forward to being there, but now they're just going to hang out on the beach in thailand instead. that shouldn't suck too much.
so... will you be visiting us in san francisco anytime soon?
Hi Girl!! So glad to see the new blog enteries! What a time you are having. The pics are fabulous and I can't wait to see them all when you return home. Putoshan sounds like an amazing place to relax and soak up the local scenery. Can't wait to hear what the monks said to you. Are they as peaceful as they appear? I'm sure you must be glad that soon you will be home and back to Johnny Depp. That should be a sweet reunion! (We can only hope!!) Keep enjoying the remainder of your adventure, stay safe and always be careful. We love you and miss you lots!! MOM and DAD
oh i wish i was visiting sf soon! thursday i fly back home and i'm going to have to get ready for the semester, get some writing done, etc.
yes, mom. the monks are very peaceful. one kind of led me up a mountain that was challenging to hike and he showed me where to find water.
thanks for reading!
thursday! it seems like you just left. i won't be able to travel vicariously through you any more!
but you get to see johnny depp. yay!
are you coming back to america?
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