Paul

I hate to leave the Ping An village so soon, but it just isn't my time to spend eternity in heaven. I must race down the mountain and catch a flight to Shenzen and find a way to Hong Kong. My brief time here was peaceful, but one heck of a workout! Stairs everywhere!

In one small minority village the women never cut their hair. They take great pride in uncoiling it all for me. Some have as much as 10' of hair! I can't imagine how much work it must be to keep it groomed. I'd be afraid it would strangle me in my sleep!

I was told to pick out a chicken for dinner. Somehow I just couldn't. As hungry as I am for real food, I wasn't willing to watch the chicken be killed. This one is starting to look tasty though. I may have to reconsider!

When you live in the clouds, it is never dry. I was hoping the sun might peek through, but instead I got the "atmoshperic look". The constant rain makes this place a gardener's paradise and they take full advantage if it, growing things in every square foot. The wireless connection I've tapped into must be…

For anyone adventurous enough to make it all the way to the top, a very festive looking greeting party awaits. However, it's more of a workout than most people can handle. The air is very thin at this altitude and the climb is a good three hours! I thought I would die before I made…

I am in perhaps one of the more remote places on earth, staying in the Ping An village, population maybe 200 and I detect a hint of wireless in my room! I haven't had that luxury in any of the major cities! cheers, Paul (traveling in China)

This is the view from my room at the Ping An village. I am above the clouds on perhaps the road to heaven!

After a treacherous drive into the clouds I arrived at the gate to the Ping An village. Immediately I was swarmed with locals wanting to carry my packs. Always happy to support the local economy, I readily agreed. They have the task to the two tiniest women in town though. This turned out to be…

I swung through Guilin on my way to the rice terraces. Guilin has some cool sights, but is a big busy city and lacks the incredible charm of Yangshou.

This place was a wonderful find. Lots of fun and plentiful wireless. I hate to move on, but there is more adventure to be had and some neat stuff yet to be seen. This morning I am making the trek up into the mountains to the most remote of my destinations, the Ping An Village…