Intercontinentals Rst Jiuzhai Jiuzhaigou

... correct postures on the horse-backs and we were frequently reminded by the guides to sit straight or lean forward depending on the terrain the horses were manoevring. We made a circuit on the mountainside and passed through one Tibetan village before returning to where we started. Like Jiuzhaigou, there were not many red leaves at this time of the year. After getting off my horse and standing straight, I realised that my butt ...

... Five-coloured Pond and retract back. The only advantage of taking the cable car is the downhill trek.)

It was after 9pm when we finally reached Zhangzhazhen (漳扎镇), the town just at the entrance of Jiuzhaigou. We checked into Grass Roots Youth Hostel (草根青年ਭ 3;舍) and quickly headed to a small restaurant to have dinner. We were very hungry by then. After dinner, we retired for the day.

... a 20 minute trip to the first lake, once there you can wander around on the board walks etc then you take a bus down to the next section till finally you get back down to the entrance. We did a lot of walking, spent many hours there and it was definitely worth it, didn't get back to the Hotel till 5pm and it was only 10 minutes drive away.

A young couple in our group Steve and Celeste had a experience that ...

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... lose all your possessions, but as long as those you love are alive and well, it will be alright. If you care about people, you should tell them when you have the chance. Don't part leaving ugly words in your wake because they may well be the last you say to that person. Apologise to the people you have wronged. If you don't, these will be the things you are likely to regret if, one day, such terrible bad luck falls from the sky into your life, forever removing the possibility of making things right.

... and the inevitably accompanying sound of rain. Already dubious about paying a heart-stoppingly whopping FORTY dollars to gain admission into the park, we weren't all too sure anymore about whether we even wanted to go for it at all. After serious rumination, we settled for another night at the YouU and prayed for sun the following day. Sure, if the park was seriously as beautiful as it was made out to be, rain or shine, it should still be breathtaking... but we ...

... and offered her CD-burning services we needed. Again, we woke up early in the morning to catch the full bus to Jiuzhaigou. We left our big bag in the hostel, promising to come back the day after. When we arrived at to the entrace, we saw thaousands of Chinese people, mostly in group, waiting to enter the natural reserve. It was the first time I though - this place is so far-off. Not like the Great Wall that is so closed to Beijing (and many other cities) or the ...

Hey Hey and a Big Yahooo to you all Today was the first time I have ridden a horse for many years and the time prior to this one was the first for most of my life. Obviously I am NOT a horse type of guy! Anyhow, run down of the first day of the Three Day Trek to Ice Mountain. We started with a HUGE breakfast at Emmas and then headed next door to the Horse Shop. Soon about eighty or more horse were being led up ...

... t done it myself but my friend wishes they had of done it in ONE DAY! After booking we headed home to pack. The list on the wall says that you need to bring many things including oxygen! RIGHT! Going on from what not only I used but those around me, the things you really need are: 1: A torch 2: Three large bottles of water 3: Mozzie stuff. We didn't need it but if it is hot, then you would 4: Peanuts and ...

... Judy had finished her massage sat there in amazement as the big guy was shifting me around. Finally one hour and fifteen minutes later he gave in. He was covered in sweat and panting..sorry he said, I just can't do it! On the way home, which was about three minutes walk we stopped in at the Yulan Fanguan for an awesome pancake, some beer and many games of cards. It was a beautiful welcoming afternoon in Songpan. Beers N Noodles to ya...shane