Ian's photos 26

Here are some more views of the surrounding mountains. When the trees on our right thinned out so that we could see, the views were absolutely stunning. On our left was the steep slope that in places was almost vertical, matching the drops on our right.


We were almost caught by the dark, arriving at our lodging place just as it become impossible to see. For the last few hundred meters, we were essentially feeling our way with our feet, while moving toward the lights of the inn.

The next morning was brighter and the day started off well. We were now walking along a steep sided valley, but the road had only a gentle sloop. These are rice paddies across the road from our in. The road we had come down the night before went up the valley and into the mountains.
In the parking lot, we found this 13 level pagoda. Each level is in the shape of a turtle. Why a turtle? I am sure that there is some esoteric reason but at the moment I have as little idea as you.