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Here are some pictures from the company trip to LiJiang in Yunnan, China at at the end of May. Of the 4 days we were there, it rained every day. It was tons of fun though! I think LiJiang is the Asian Swiss Alps (and I loved the Swiss Alps). You do have cable cars that take you up Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (yes, it did have snow, and it was cold!), and everything is so fresh and clean. The water there tastes great and the scenery is beautiful.
Here is a picture of LiJiang, one of China's best preserved Old Towns. I spent 3 days walking through the city and only only the day before I leave did I realize that I had explored less than 1/3 of it.
More beautiful views!
Nothing like having a cold beer while watching the city's nightlife come alive.
At 4680m, you get hail, strong winds, thin air, freezing fingers, and some pretty awesome views! One of my coworkers and I made it to the top (where I bought a well spent 10rmb tea, a very critical handwarmer).
There are way too may pictures, so the rest I've posted on Picasa.
http://picasaweb.google.com/danaung/ZaoTechCompanyTripLijiang#
More pix and stories to come!
I came to realize that I was spoiled with grilling with nice big propane grills or with nice coals and lighter fluid. Look at this tiny grill! First it took a long time to get the coals started, then it took a long time to grill since my grill was so small. Luckily I had 2 grills.
(left to right) Here's Dorcas and Ned (friends from Stanford) Bertina, Kira, and Kai (friends from the office building).
Yum... Good food, including Mei's corn dip!
(left to right) Mei and Scott (coworkers) Dorcas, Ned, Bertina. Oh, and Daniel in the back (another buddy from Stanford).
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