Back to Shanghai

August 04, 2016 in Travel

Woke up and got some breakfast thanks to Allen and headed for the Yuping Cableway that would lead me off of the mountain.

Huangshan Mountains

August 02, 2016 in Travel

First thing in the morning, I took an hour and a half taxi for 185¥ and ended up at a town near Huangshan Mountain.

Misadventures in Huangshan

August 01, 2016 in Travel

The English language, fast wifi, and my bed are easily the 3 things I miss the most right now. Numbers 4 and 5 are my iMac and Netflix.

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