Here is a piece written by Connor about his time in China.
So when Kate returned to work I headed to the West, a common theme, and enjoyed the bustling city of Chengdu. There I enjoyed the cities pace before heading out to Emei Shan, a sacred mountain. I took the bus and a cable car up like most other lazy folks and it was gorgeous at the 3000 M peak. I stayed with an American I met at the highest monastery and enjoyed meals with monks, good conversation and several return trips to the summit before returning to Chengdu. Another sidebar trip was to Kangding. This was interesting as I moved further west and stayed and relaxed at an American run hostel. I enjoyed a nice hike and some good company for a couple of days. The area is truly beautiful and eclipsed by Mt. Gongga and its river valley. Half the fun was the crazy buses, non verbal communication and the like. I was in Chengdu for a bit and made several fun friends along the way to share drinks with. I even enjoyed a visit as a guest speaker at a Chinese university for kids coming to study here which I hope will be a source of continued Chinese cultural exchange. Fun FUn Fun....
Thanks Connor! :)
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