China

Another train ride. This time leaving Chengdu on our way for southern Kunming. Still China.

On the bus back from our hike up to Mt Emei. Back to Chengdu for the third time.

More stairs — the never ending stairs on Mt Emei. Day 2 of the 3-day, 54-km hike.

Staying at a temple on day 1 of our 3 day hike up Mountain Emei, in China. All in all we walked (up the stairs!!) 54 kilometers.

The world’s tallest Buddhist carving — the 71-meter Buddha in Leshan, China. Plus a few new friends 🙂

Drinking tea is the popular past time in Chengdu, China — so we join in — and its delicious!

Jumping off at the bus stop in Chengdu after our adventure in Tibet.

Walking around downtown Kangding, China.

More hiking in Tagong — fjording a river in the snow storm edition.

We made it to the Tibetan village of Tagong, high up in the mountains, where we visited a monastery after a lengthy hike fighting altitude weakness.

Hiking (or riding, really) up Paoma Shan in Kangding. Some awesome views, and a great first day of our Tibet adventure.