Shanghai'd

Laurel already wrote about our recent Wuyi Shan trip, but I thought a pictorial account might give everyone a greater appreciation for the quintessentially Chinese "famous destination" trip.

Don't get me wrong, Laurel and I love traveling in China (though we usually try to get a little more off the beaten track than Wuyi Shan). Some things are just, shall we say, culturally different. And some things just plainly absurd and demand mocking no matter where you're from. Such as:

Lines, which are not necessarily proportional to the impressiveness of the destination.





Megaphones. Unnecessary at a peaceful tea tasting you say? WRONG!



Bamboo rafting. Actually quite enjoyable as Laurel previously noted.



Completely inappropriate hiking clothing/footwear.



Here's Laurel eying her surprisingly popular choice of spandex ass pants and heels.



Ridiculous Chinglish signage. I almost feel guilty about posting this one because it's like shooting fish in a barrel. And this sign isn't really THAT terrible compared to many.



The "hard sleeper" train. 6 bunks to a room, no door. Actually much more comfortable than it sounds/looks.



And finally, one adorable picture of us. Ahhh.