The Tai Chi Yoga Morning Show

I didn't get up for Tai Chi or Yoga like we had planned for Saturday morning. I think many other people got up and wanted to watch and learn. They all mentioned we didn't get up. Oops!

Xiao Lao Shr drew me a map for another day or two of hiking. He is a landscape line draw teacher who recommended that I stay a few more days at his place and take day hikes and sketch. He would like more days of business by staying at his place longer and eating their food. I decided that I didn’t want to do that here. The room I got all to myself has its own personal restroom and shower. But the blankets were damp and musty. It was good for one night for 20 yuan but not for more than that in my opinion.

After parting with Danica and JustPlur I went to WuLongZhai like many people suggested but I thought it was just okay. The only thing nice about it was there were no tour groups. It was quite and I found a nice place to sit and recite and just meditate.

Went to Tianzi and this place was full of tour groups. It was amazing. I had fun but the sky was not clear, I could almost see the blue behind the haze. I took the cable down to save time to WuLingYuan entrance. This was a fabulous ride. We went through the formations. I had a great time.

On Travels Alone

Honestly, I saw lots of good peaks today. I have trekked a lot today, all 9 hours and been on many trails. It was foggy, and misty, and polluted, it was difficult for photography but may have interesting effects.

It is amazing, aside from meeting government officers and making friends with them, I keep meeting female vegetarian westerners wherever I go. They are happy to encounter me who speaks the language and order the right food without MSG. for them. Danica is a vegetarian too.

People have been kind to me, gathering me into their group when they find out I am traveling alone, fearing I'd be lonely etc..... But then there would be the others who would speak in their dialect and thinking I wouldn't make out what they say, putting me down for traveling alone and how I need to have a boyfriend to travel with etc...... well, I don't have a boyfriend. Anyone who can travel a long time need to either be laid off or quit their job and not worry about their spouse or kids or other family members.

There are people in my life worrying for me that I travel alone and really recommends that I wait to travel with others. But really, when is that going to happen. I just decided that I cannot hold my breath and wait for others to join me as I watch my life pass by.