Maddy's View of Day 8
On Sunday we went hiking in the Changshan Mountains, which are the "foot hills" of the Himalayas. We hiked more than 12 km (about 9 miles). It was the most beautiful place we have seen so far. We found an alpine waterfall that ran into a pool with water so pure that you could perfectly see the bottom of a 10 foot pool. The water ran over white stones into smaller streams an mini waterfalls. If you lied down on the stones you looked straight up, past the mountains, into the sky. It ws so so beautiful. The water was melted snow and it was really cold but a lot of us took off our shoes and put our feets into the miniwater falls. We had so much fun! The chair lifts up and down also let us see the mountains from high up which was really cool. It was awesome!
Comments
Maddy, thanks for such detailed descriptions of the mountainous Changshan foothills. I could almost feel those cold mountain streams after a long hike! Of course chair lifts always helps if you happen to have them while you're hiking as well! Continue to enjoy yourself along with the other group members, keep the blog going also.
Richard Kerr (Rushell's uncle)
Posted by: Richard Kerr | June 15, 2009 3:11 PM
Thank you, Maddy for your vivid account of the hike in the Changshan Mountains. What a beautiful day it must have been! I am sure that pictures can't capture the feeling of lying in that mountain pool, but your words did! Have fun as you continue along the way. Joan Tirrell
Posted by: Joan Tirrell | June 15, 2009 3:39 PM
Hi Maddy,
So happy that you were able to experience the wonderful sight of the countryside and clear waters of the pools from so high up in the lift chairs. It is indeed a pleasure to read your report.
Continue to enjoy yourselves,
Sonia (Rushell's Aunt)
Posted by: Sonia Kerr | June 15, 2009 5:12 PM
Hi Maddy, Thanks for taking me to such a "cool" place. I'm sure after such a hike your feet welcomed the cool waters. I bet is was quite a thrilling experience being in the lift chairs. You and the rest of group seem to be having a blast.Continue to enjoy yourselves. Keep the blog and pictures coming.
Best regards,
Mechel Kerr(Rushell's Mom)
Posted by: Mechel Kerr | June 16, 2009 5:13 PM
Maddy, I can feel the water on my feet! Beautiful description.
Ian's Auntie B
Posted by: Barbara Tirrell | June 17, 2009 2:26 PM
maddy the trip looks beautiful and so fun!!
i love your description of your hike and the waterfall.....hmm..maybe you'll be the next
Fitzgerald......
Keep having a great time and smiling that
amazing smile you have- yes its your aunt jen xo
Posted by: jennifer Stanich | June 18, 2009 11:16 PM
hi maddy; you sound like you are enjoying nature to the fullest. i only wish i was there to see your radiant smile, awesome is the word to use for such beauty; keep enjoying gods creations. see you soon. love grammy xoxo
Posted by: carmen stanich | June 20, 2009 2:03 AM
Maddy, What a beautiful description! I can almost feel the water on my feet. It sounds like you are having a wonderful time and seeing some amazing sights. We all miss you so much. Enjoy the rest of your trip. xoxoxo Mommy
Posted by: Lauren Stanich | June 20, 2009 2:48 AM
You are lucky dear sister. However, you left alone with Jackson for three weeks. You deserted me!!!!!!!
Only three more days?? Thanks for the description by the way. xoxo -sabrina
p.s. Jackson is taking a great thrill in using your things, while you are away. :)
Posted by: Sabrina | June 21, 2009 4:18 PM