The first time when my aunt told me she was going to get water, she said, “let me show you my definition of country.” Continue reading “#AtoZChallenge 2018 – R for Ranch”
Category: Travel
#AtoZChallenge 2018 – Q for Quaint
My grandmother grew up in this quaint village about an hour drive from my hometown of Zhongshan. Continue reading “#AtoZChallenge 2018 – Q for Quaint”
#AtoZChallenge 2018 – P for Phoenix (Arrival)
During my four-month stay in China in 2017, I, along with my aunt and her friend, joined a four-day tour to visit the region of Zhangjiajie in Hunan Province. Continue reading “#AtoZChallenge 2018 – P for Phoenix (Arrival)”
#AtoZChallenge 2018 – N for Natural Bridge
There are two places I have been to that it’s called Natural Bridge – one (shown in above photo) is in Yoho National Park in British Columbia, Canada and the other is in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah. Both are amazing natural structures but if I have to pick a favorite, I would pick the Natural Bridge in Canada.
I briefly mentioned visiting the Natural Bridge in F for Field. I wrote that it was rainy and cold that day, the kind of weather that didn’t motivate us to want to go anywhere. However, what I didn’t mention was that the rain stopped for a brief moment while my aunt and I were at the Natural Bridge. The brief pause of rain allowed us to make our way to the other side of bridge, to get a closer shot of the Kicking Horse River as well as allowed me to capture shots of foliage and a guy photo-bombing my photo!
Kicking Horse River
Grass growing out of the crevice of the rock
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#AtoZChallenge 2018 – M for Mountains
Before my aunt suggested we take a road trip to Canada, I had no clue what was there to see in Canada. Continue reading “#AtoZChallenge 2018 – M for Mountains”
#AtoZChallenge 2018 – L for Lakes
One of the most memorable places I visited during my road trip last year has to be hiking Valley of Five Lakes. This hiking trail is located near the town of Jasper in Alberta, Canada at the north end of Highway 93 (Icefield Parkway). My aunt and I hiked this trail on the second day of our three-day tour of Icefield Parkway. Continue reading “#AtoZChallenge 2018 – L for Lakes”
#AtoZChallenge 2018 – K for Kootenay
During the Canadian segment of my road trip last May, my aunt spent the day with the best weather in Kootenay National Park. Continue reading “#AtoZChallenge 2018 – K for Kootenay”
#AtoZChallenge 2018 – J for Jasper
On the first of the three days touring Icefield Parkway, my aunt and I stopped in Jasper, a town located at the end of the scenic route. Continue reading “#AtoZChallenge 2018 – J for Jasper”
#AtoZChallenge 2018 – I for Icefield Parkway
During my road trip last year, my aunt and I spent three days driving up and down the Icefield Parkway in Canada between Banff National Park and Jasper National Park. Continue reading “#AtoZChallenge 2018 – I for Icefield Parkway”
#AtoZChallenge 2018 – F for Field
This is Field, a small town located in British Columbia, Canada. Continue reading “#AtoZChallenge 2018 – F for Field”
#AtoZChallenge 2018 – E for Encounter
I don’t think I told this story before. So let’s tell it for E which is for an encounter I will never forget. Continue reading “#AtoZChallenge 2018 – E for Encounter”
Photo of the Day!
A few days ago, I was reminded by Facebook that about a year ago, I was in this place – China’s Grand Canyon in Hunan Province. Continue reading “Photo of the Day!”
Bicycle – Cee’s Black and White
When I saw the topic for this week’s Black and White challenge, this image immediately sprang to my mind. Continue reading “Bicycle – Cee’s Black and White”
Tuesday Photo Challenge – Time
This was taken last summer at the Dinosaur National Monument in Vernal, Utah. Just imagine, millions of years ago, this land was the bottom of the ocean. Continue reading “Tuesday Photo Challenge – Time”
Tuesday Photo Challenge – Force
This week’s topic for the Tuesday Photo Challenge is Force and I thought what better way to showcase force than Bryce Canyon? After all, the place was created by the forces of nature. Continue reading “Tuesday Photo Challenge – Force”
Photo of the Day!
This was taken a year ago in 南朗 (Nan Lang), a small city outside of my hometown of Zhongshan. Continue reading “Photo of the Day!”
Bryce Canyon: Out of This World
After begging my mom for years to take me to Bryce Canyon, I finally got to go in January 2018. My aunt and mom went during summer of 2017 and my mom described Bryce Canyon as a magical place. Continue reading “Bryce Canyon: Out of This World”
Photo of the Day!
I realized something yesterday! A year ago, I was in China, breathing in that warm humid semi-polluted spring air. Continue reading “Photo of the Day!”
Photo of the Day!
Photo of the Day!
It’s been a while since I did a macro photo on Photo of the Day and I don’t know why. Continue reading “Photo of the Day!”
Photo of the Day!
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I posted this picture in one of my Facebook groups and pointed out I don’t like how the path and sky are dominating the picture. Continue reading “Photo of the Day!”
Photo of the Day!
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Here is one of my favorite photos from my Sunday hike to Frary Peak. Continue reading “Photo of the Day!”
Which Way to Frary Peak?
It was a beautiful day Sunday, the most beautiful weather last week, I think. In perfect timing, my hiking Meetup group announced a Sunday hike up Frary Peak which is the highest point on Antelope Island. If you follow my posts, you’d know I’ve been to Antelope Island multiple times. This island is always the first spot my mom would bring our guests. So when I learned of this hiking expedition, I was like, “there are hiking trails on Antelope Island?”
I got up early on Sunday morning, excited to go hiking. It’s my first hike since returning from China, so of course I’m excited and it gets me out of the house. It was also the first time to test the strength in my legs because they had felt different lately like stronger.
At around 10 am, I met up with the group and started toward the trail head. When I got out of the car and looked up at the path, I looked up at the steep path and thought, “What the heck have I gotten myself into?” However, I began muttering beneath my breath, “You can do this, you can do this.” Next thing I knew, I was almost at the top of this path.
When I turned the corner and saw this sign, I was in shock. 23% grade? I just hiked up a 23% grade path? Wow! The steepest I’ve ever walked was 10% on my treadmill. I know now I can do it.
However, as we ascended and the path became slightly rocky, it became more difficult. My need for rest grew and on some parts of the trail, I ended up resting more than ten minutes before continuing.
The trail was windy at times, so windy I felt like I was going to be blown away. However, after about four hours of hiking and resting, we finally made it to the radio tower which about 0.2 miles from the peak. I was so happy to see this trail marker, signifying we’ve hiked three miles along the Frary Peak trail. At that moment, I wanted to stop and go home and make myself something sweet. I simply couldn’t walk anymore ascending paths. The radio tower is a good place to stop. Until next time.
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