Tai Shan (Mount Tai)
Early tomorrow morning i will leave Qufu to go climb the great Mount Tai. I’m really excited because this is an adventure we’ve been anticipating all semester. You can expect a multitude of pictures and hopefully some hilarious video as well. I’ve heard horror stories about climbing this mountain. Basically, it is 8+ hours of climbing stairs. That’s right. I said climbing stairs. So today, go climb a set of stairs and think about me as i do that for 8 hours. It should be hilariously painful. We will be back Sunday evening (my time of course) so you can expect to hear from me then. Here is some more useful info about Tai Shan
Mount Tai is one of the “Five Sacred Mountains of Taoism”. It is associated with sunrise, birth, and renewal, and is often regarded the foremost of the five. The temples on its slopes have been a destination for pilgrims for 3,000 years.
Read More (Wikipedia)
If you’re not climbing stairs like me, then what are you up to this weekend?
Matt Hux said
am May 23 2008 @ 11:17 pm
dude…u are gonna love climbing that mountain. I hope that you are spending the night like we did.
Marla Saunders said
am May 24 2008 @ 12:40 am
Take some good pictures!
What am I up to this weekend? I’m in Orlando watching my oldest daughter graduate from the Homeschool Convention. I’m surrounded by piles of books for sale…I feel like an alcoholic in a liquor store!
Enjoy the climb tomorrow. These are great memories you are making.
dane said
am May 24 2008 @ 12:47 am
Sounds like a fun little hike. take some good pictures. I know you will have a better time than me I am just working at Chick-fil-a all weekend
Rachel said
am May 24 2008 @ 1:59 am
The weekend will consist of catching up with friends and trying not to be exhausted anymore. I’ll probably play some volleyball, hit some sales at the mall and catch a dollar movie, since Memorial Day is Monday and I won’t have work (glory!)
I have to admit, though…climbing Mount Tai sounds incredible and ridiculous. Don’t trip!
Vicky Beeching said
am May 24 2008 @ 3:14 am
Wow, that sounds amazing! Can’t wait to see some photos of the views from the top! I’m about to fly to Canada to lead worship there this weekend… not as adventurous as your weekend, but fun none the less!
Happy climbing : )
vicky
mom said
am May 24 2008 @ 10:27 am
By the time I read this it is 10:30am Saturday your time and you are well on your way. Praying for safety and an awesome adventure. My weekend?-Going to a movie or two, winding down, it’s been a long & stressful week- need to recharge. Love you always…
dad said
am May 24 2008 @ 11:06 am
have fun - maybe you can substitute a video from the climb for your weekly Pod Cast. Will be praying for you safety.
Love You!
Xu Hong said
am May 24 2008 @ 8:54 pm
I wonder if you have reached the top now,it must be cold at the top,but air is clean.I hope that you can enjoy a beautiful sunrise tomorrow morning.
My weekend is busy for the classes.I am eager to take a trip like you !(My poor English!)
Cooper Gouge said
am May 25 2008 @ 1:42 am
This is my weekend:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fob7ZaHgHsc
Haha. thought about you when I was playing around on you tube. I have some major catching up to do on your blog.
Cooper Gouge said
am May 25 2008 @ 1:43 am
This is what I’m doing this weekend:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fob7ZaHgHsc
I have some major catching up to do on your blog!
Much Love,
Coop
Lana said
am May 25 2008 @ 5:18 am
wow. Good luck with that b. We are all at the beach for edies bachelorette weekend! We actually just talked about you bc hannah is reading celebrating discipline (or whatever its called). Can’t wait to see pics! I’ll send you some of our weekend as well!
Stephen Proctor said
am May 25 2008 @ 8:03 am
So the mighty Biscuet is climbing the mighty mountain of Tai!
This journey of self-discovery shall be breath-taking.
I, too, have climbed such a mountain…one of the great five actually…in the Province of Sichuan. I am happy for your soul, my brother!
Emery Hicks said
am May 25 2008 @ 11:37 am
8 hours of stairs….wow.