So, day 5 has arrived! Started off the day taking a 4hour bus ride at 730am to LulinShan! As most of us slept very little, we ended up falling asleep in the bus as seen below! The bus ride was pretty insane. There was 2 lanes, but the bus just went to whichever lane they wanted to as though it was a one way road. At first i was quite sleepy, but after awhile i started to look at the way the driver was driving and it really kept me awake as it was really amazing how they drive so recklessly but yet there's no accidents seen.
Along the way, we saw some farmers walking at the side of the road. This was a pretty interesting sight as in singapore, you don't see any farmers around anymore. Also, these farmers harvest their wheat grains and dry it in the middle of the road, occupying one entire lane on a 2lane road. This really caused inconvenience to motorists, but yet it did not affect them much. It was really amazing. Also, the distance they walk from one place to another is extremely far and the sun was really burning that day. But yet they seem pretty happy with their lifestyle even though most of them did not have any mode of transport under the hot sun except for their pair of legs.
This was our tour guide for the day who brought us from our hostel to Lu Lin Shan.
This was another farmer seen by the road side pulling his heavy stuff along on a pull cart with his back all sweaty. So u can imagine how hot the weather was!
A poor lady picking up rubbish from the side bins. "One man's thrash is another man's treasure"
Mini motor-lorry? hahahha. pretty interesting vehicle
After we got off the bus, we had our lunch and we went for white water rafting! Sadly, we weren't allowed to bring our cameras as it would get wet. So thus there is no pictures on white water rafting. But it was pretty interesting and fun! And also, the shoes they sold us for white water rafting was pretty cool. It was made of straw and tied nicely to form a sandals specially used for white water rafting as it provided good grip even when one is stepping on algae. Simple creation but yet very good. A picture of the sandals is just below!
After that, we washed up and headed to the waterfall!
Along the way, we saw some farmers walking at the side of the road. This was a pretty interesting sight as in singapore, you don't see any farmers around anymore. Also, these farmers harvest their wheat grains and dry it in the middle of the road, occupying one entire lane on a 2lane road. This really caused inconvenience to motorists, but yet it did not affect them much. It was really amazing. Also, the distance they walk from one place to another is extremely far and the sun was really burning that day. But yet they seem pretty happy with their lifestyle even though most of them did not have any mode of transport under the hot sun except for their pair of legs.This was our tour guide for the day who brought us from our hostel to Lu Lin Shan.
This was another farmer seen by the road side pulling his heavy stuff along on a pull cart with his back all sweaty. So u can imagine how hot the weather was!
A poor lady picking up rubbish from the side bins. "One man's thrash is another man's treasure"
Mini motor-lorry? hahahha. pretty interesting vehicleAfter we got off the bus, we had our lunch and we went for white water rafting! Sadly, we weren't allowed to bring our cameras as it would get wet. So thus there is no pictures on white water rafting. But it was pretty interesting and fun! And also, the shoes they sold us for white water rafting was pretty cool. It was made of straw and tied nicely to form a sandals specially used for white water rafting as it provided good grip even when one is stepping on algae. Simple creation but yet very good. A picture of the sandals is just below!After that, we washed up and headed to the waterfall!
hahaha this got me cracking up. I will not break any plants i swear!
A sign board seen on the way to the waterfall. :P
This is a self-made boat, made entirely from bamboo. It can transport quite a number of people down the river! The power of bamboo :P
Our wonderful lunch when we just got off the bus at lu lin shan!
Roy and me on the walkway to the waterfall
A pretty nice scenery. We did not have proper walk paths all the way to the waterfall. Instead, we had to walk on natural rocks around to get to the waterfall. This was one of the rock, and in the picture is roy, eshlyn and me(left to right)
A sign board seen on the way to the waterfall. :P
This is a self-made boat, made entirely from bamboo. It can transport quite a number of people down the river! The power of bamboo :P
Our wonderful lunch when we just got off the bus at lu lin shan!
Roy and me on the walkway to the waterfall
A pretty nice scenery. We did not have proper walk paths all the way to the waterfall. Instead, we had to walk on natural rocks around to get to the waterfall. This was one of the rock, and in the picture is roy, eshlyn and me(left to right)
A well used by the Lu Lin villagers long time ago. But since theres water pipes now, who needs a well? :D
(left to right) Me, Roy. On the way to the waterfall!
This is one of the waterfall. Pretty nice sight eh? It was very cooling as the water hit the bottom rocks and small tiny droplets of water splashed all over us.
Thats me, standing on a rock with the waterfall behind me.
This is the full view of one of the waterfall. Such an eye opener!
Roy and Me, and a lake behind us
The path we walked to get to the waterfall.
Maid for hire! I can carry your stuff for you!hahaha. kidding. Was helping people hold their valuables while they took pictures at the waterfall.
Thats me! at the bottom of yet another waterfall
After seeing a few waterfalls, the tour guide told us that there was a few more up ahead! So we were pretty hyped to take a peek at it. But we took pictures along the way! This was one of them.
At last! we'vereached the waterfall! TA DA!
After viewing the waterfall, we headed back to Lu Lin Shan resort and we had our dinner. After dinner, we were showed to our hotel rooms for the night. It was very comfortable there! After we checked in and settled down, we headed to a nearby area where they had special performances from chinese locals to entertain the people around. After that there was a campfire where many of them danced around. It was really simple, but yet it put a smile on everyone's faces including ours!
After the performance, we headed back to our rooms and had a good night's rest and prepared for day 6! So thats about all for today!
REFLECTIONS!
From today, i have learnt that what matters in life is that you're happy. No matter how fortunate or unfortunate you are, as long as you're happy, thats all that matters. I learnt this when i saw the farmers at the road sides. Though they were slogging all day to provide for their families, they wore a smile on their faces and were pretty happy with the life they led.
Next, after seeing the waterfall, i have learnt how to appreciate nature as it is really a beautiful sight and its so amazing how things like waterfall form naturally. The best part is that it really looks so amazing and it feels very relaxing to be there. So as of today i will try my best to protect nature! :P hahahahaha.
thanks for reading and feel free to comment! hope you've enjoyed the post :)
(left to right) Me, Roy. On the way to the waterfall!
This is one of the waterfall. Pretty nice sight eh? It was very cooling as the water hit the bottom rocks and small tiny droplets of water splashed all over us.
Thats me, standing on a rock with the waterfall behind me.
This is the full view of one of the waterfall. Such an eye opener!
Roy and Me, and a lake behind us
The path we walked to get to the waterfall.
Maid for hire! I can carry your stuff for you!hahaha. kidding. Was helping people hold their valuables while they took pictures at the waterfall.
Thats me! at the bottom of yet another waterfall
After seeing a few waterfalls, the tour guide told us that there was a few more up ahead! So we were pretty hyped to take a peek at it. But we took pictures along the way! This was one of them.
At last! we'vereached the waterfall! TA DA!
After viewing the waterfall, we headed back to Lu Lin Shan resort and we had our dinner. After dinner, we were showed to our hotel rooms for the night. It was very comfortable there! After we checked in and settled down, we headed to a nearby area where they had special performances from chinese locals to entertain the people around. After that there was a campfire where many of them danced around. It was really simple, but yet it put a smile on everyone's faces including ours!After the performance, we headed back to our rooms and had a good night's rest and prepared for day 6! So thats about all for today!
REFLECTIONS!
From today, i have learnt that what matters in life is that you're happy. No matter how fortunate or unfortunate you are, as long as you're happy, thats all that matters. I learnt this when i saw the farmers at the road sides. Though they were slogging all day to provide for their families, they wore a smile on their faces and were pretty happy with the life they led.
Next, after seeing the waterfall, i have learnt how to appreciate nature as it is really a beautiful sight and its so amazing how things like waterfall form naturally. The best part is that it really looks so amazing and it feels very relaxing to be there. So as of today i will try my best to protect nature! :P hahahahaha.
thanks for reading and feel free to comment! hope you've enjoyed the post :)
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