I woke up at noon. No joke! I was some serious type of tired and slept for almost ten hours. My plan for the day was to lay around and try to take it easy but the newness of travel got the best of me and before I knew it I was off to visit the Wuhou Shrine and Tibetan Street.
The bus was easy enough, a bit squished but about 20 minutes later I arrived at the Shrine and thanks to my Panda Card that I got from the hostel I was in free and clear, which is good because if I had handed over 60 Yuan (about 9 dollars) to see this I would have been disappointed! It wasn't that it was a let down. There were some beautiful trees and the main shrine itself was interesting, but if it hadn't been free and near the Tibetan street I probably wouldn't have visited.
Pretty Tree
Little boy posing at the shrine...this shot took his parents about 15 minutes and two rounds of tears.
Adorable teahouse
This man ran around frightening tourists....
Look mom....the country's best yogurt in China!
Now going to Tibet is something that is high on my list. Unfortunately the time of year I am here leaves much to be desired. From what I read many of the activites and people are packed up for the winter. So, with it being pretty difficult and expensive due to restrictions that require two hired tour guides per group I gave in and said another day. BUT! I love me some Tibetanness. So, as I meandered around the Tibetan street to buy a few things and see the people I couldn't stop smiling. They are all so happy. There were many monks and people from minority chinese tribes in traditional dress milling around. I stopped in a few stores and people were happy to see me and nice, go figure Korea.....I couldn't help myself from buying a few things. I got a great scarf that I feel has made all the difference in me not shivering around the hostel. Also, one woman in particular was very interested in talking to me even though we couldn't really talk, so I bought an adorable bracelet, wall hangy and tibetan prayer flags (something I have been wanting for sometime, no, I am not sure why....). All this and I don't think I broke a 10 spot....China with adequate luggage allowance could be a truly scary experience for me and my credit card.
A Mao inspired pose
A little workshop in Tibetantown
I love watching monks do everyday things....this guy is waiting for the bus...
Hailing a cab...
I now have more of an interest in getting my act together and getting to Tibet! I know that is weird to say at the beginning of what is going to be about six months on the road....but you can't do everything at once and so that always leaves you dreaming even when you are someplace pretty fantastic that moment!
The bus was easy enough, a bit squished but about 20 minutes later I arrived at the Shrine and thanks to my Panda Card that I got from the hostel I was in free and clear, which is good because if I had handed over 60 Yuan (about 9 dollars) to see this I would have been disappointed! It wasn't that it was a let down. There were some beautiful trees and the main shrine itself was interesting, but if it hadn't been free and near the Tibetan street I probably wouldn't have visited.
Pretty Tree
Little boy posing at the shrine...this shot took his parents about 15 minutes and two rounds of tears.
Adorable teahouse
This man ran around frightening tourists....
Look mom....the country's best yogurt in China!
Now going to Tibet is something that is high on my list. Unfortunately the time of year I am here leaves much to be desired. From what I read many of the activites and people are packed up for the winter. So, with it being pretty difficult and expensive due to restrictions that require two hired tour guides per group I gave in and said another day. BUT! I love me some Tibetanness. So, as I meandered around the Tibetan street to buy a few things and see the people I couldn't stop smiling. They are all so happy. There were many monks and people from minority chinese tribes in traditional dress milling around. I stopped in a few stores and people were happy to see me and nice, go figure Korea.....I couldn't help myself from buying a few things. I got a great scarf that I feel has made all the difference in me not shivering around the hostel. Also, one woman in particular was very interested in talking to me even though we couldn't really talk, so I bought an adorable bracelet, wall hangy and tibetan prayer flags (something I have been wanting for sometime, no, I am not sure why....). All this and I don't think I broke a 10 spot....China with adequate luggage allowance could be a truly scary experience for me and my credit card.
A Mao inspired pose
A little workshop in Tibetantown
I love watching monks do everyday things....this guy is waiting for the bus...
Hailing a cab...
I now have more of an interest in getting my act together and getting to Tibet! I know that is weird to say at the beginning of what is going to be about six months on the road....but you can't do everything at once and so that always leaves you dreaming even when you are someplace pretty fantastic that moment!
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