Fellow Virtual Travelers and Historians,
Welcome to our new followers, as this will be your first email update after our recent trip to China (October 14 - November 8, 2016)! We had to resort to a GoogleGroups list for updates in China, because of internet speeds (or lack thereof).
We've been home for a week now and while we're still confused about what side of the planet we're on, we're making slow progress on a number of fronts. From unpacking, disinfecting suitcases and washing clothes, to reviewing photographs for a 2017 China Temple Archeology calendar, we are feeling amazed at the intense and productive trip we survived!
This email (and photos listed below) as well as the emails we sent out while in China, have been posted to our website blog for easier sharing with family and friends: http://SacredMountainOdysseys.com/blog/
There are many more memories and stories to tell, so stay tuned! For now enjoy this smattering of photos from our recent trip. These are from our days on Wudangshan and Huashan.
Guan Di Temple - this ancient temple on Wudangshan, stands in memory of General Kwan Kung, a martial arts hero and legend that will play an important role in our myths and legends books.
Monkey Valley - immense flooding from recent downpours, destroyed the rock and concrete foot passage across the river, just above the waterfall. On the day we stopped by, mist and rain made it too treacherous to attempt a crossing.
Huashan Peak - the number of tourists this late in the year, amazed us.
Huayin City - view of the city below from one of Huashan's numerous craggy peaks.
Huashan cat - much to our surprise, as we were preparing to assault the plank walk using climbing gear (before we knew it had been closed due to high winds), a couple of cats came by asking for handouts. This is WAY up on one of the mountain peaks!
Blessings,
Dennis & Anita