Yanoda!

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.