Huang Shan Chinese
(Yellow Mountain Chinese)


I thought that our little trip would be a great way to get away from it all. Get away from the crowds, see a little nature, relax and listen to the birds. Unfortunately, the maddening crowds follow you. There were thousands of people on the mountain. Many of them noisy, creating queues even on the nice mountain paths.




Some were very happy to be there.





Some were not happy at all.

Actually a fairly common sight. I wonder what game they play. That weekend, groups of guys would break out the cards at every opportunity.

The biggest heros of the day. _Everything_ that is needed on the mountains is carried up by these dudes. And would you think they'd put some of the heavy stuff on a gondola, and then have these guys carry them around once it reaches the top? Nope - the porters start at the bottom of the hill, while lazy tourists are wisked up by gondolas in relative comfort. Unbelievable. To wit: he is carrying 3 propane tanks (most likely full) and a large bag of water bottles.