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Ecc 10:19 A feast is made for laughter, and wine makes life merry, but MONEY is the answer for everything.
Ecc 10:19 A feast is made for laughter, and wine makes life merry, but MONEY is the answer for everything.
Ecc 10:19 A feast is made for laughter, and wine makes life merry, but MONEY is the answer for everything.
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(Note: both pictures of the staircase below were taken by the author of this story.)
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The Deadly Mt Huashan Hiking Trail
The spot where we stood was actually quite beautiful. We could see the vast wilderness of the...
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The Deadly Mt Huashan Hiking Trail
Yes, it was cold, icy, and threatening to snow, but this would probably be the only chance we would...
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The Deadly Mt Huashan Hiking Trail
I was the cat who had climbed the tree and could not get down, only here nobody would or could come...
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The Deadly Mt Huashan Hiking Trail
There is, off course, a certain type of traveler who enjoys the bravado and back-slapping...
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The Deadly Mt Huashan Hiking Trail
I asked Laura if she wanted to go first or have me go first. Laura nodded for me to lead. The...
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The Deadly Mt Huashan Hiking Trail
The uphill climb in the chimney had been tough, but I started to relax when I found how easy it was...
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The Deadly Mt Huashan Hiking Trail
As we neared the place where the trail changed from rock to wood ramp, I was grateful to find...
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The Deadly Mt Huashan Hiking Trail
The next part of our journey was almost more than I could bear. As we turned the corner, I...
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The Deadly Mt Huashan Hiking Trail
I kept telling myself if they can do it, I can do it. Nevertheless, I nearly slipped one time. ...
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The Deadly Mt Huashan Hiking Trail
This climb had become incredibly dangerous. What was it about about the Chinese culture...
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The Deadly Mt Huashan Hiking Trail
Now I could see our next challenge. There was more climbing ahead for us, but this time we would...
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The Deadly Mt Huashan Hiking Trail
I shook my head in disgust. One mistake would kill you instantly. This area was so dangerous it...
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The Deadly Mt Huashan Hiking Trail
That said, I found this 20 feet climb to be incredibly scary. What if I slipped? The fear alone...
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The Deadly Mt Huashan Hiking Trail
The end was in sight. All we had to conquer now was the Staircase at the top of the world. I...
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