Cathy and I were joined by my friend Stephanie and her colleague Suki on our trip to Yanoda, an "amusement park" of sorts. It was was more like a segment of rain forest that was undergoing a tourist facelift. If we just walked around, it wouldn't be all that interesting. But we weren't there for a "normal" tour. We went to Yanoda for waterfall climbing!
There were some obstacles set up on the way to the biggest waterfall (picture above). Some included crawling through whitewater underneath a net, rope-swinging across deep water, and a submerged tire bridge with nowhere to grab. Cathy didn't really dress for the occasion, and unfortunately her long skirt got all dirty. Protection included a bicycle helmet. That's about it. No harness going up slippery rocks and waterfalls.
Only Suki, Stephanie and I went up the 2nd last waterfall. I went up the last one, which had fairly powerful water. It was fun, but the safety issue made me hesitate for a few seconds.
After Yanoda, Cathy and I went to the Dolphin Bar again for dinner. Last American eats for a while...well...at least until this Friday. I'm going to be eating with some colleagues at a Hawaiian American restaurant called Aloha for American Thanksgiving in Hanyang here in Wuhan.
In conclusion, Sanya was a relaxing, adventurous and romantic trip. I loved traveling with Cathy for the first time ever, and look forward to doing it again soon. If you are looking for a cheap and way to get away from the polluted din of Chinese cities, Sanya is a choice vacation spot.
