楼梯师山峰 (Stair Master Mountain Top)

Now, in theory...this is the name of the mountain area I was in. I've taken on the liberty of renaming it, Stair Master Mountain. I just feel that name is more fitting. 

Last weekend the school took us on a mountain climbing race. They divided us into teams and wished us the best of luck. See that loooong building at the top of the mountain (just squint a little harder if you can't)? That was the finish line. 

So, how many steps would it take to get to the top of that mountain? 1,300. That's right I walked up thirteen-hundred concrete steps. 
  **Now I just have to take a moment to be a little grump about something. Note that I said concrete steps. I was ready for nature in China. While I know some pieces of hikes have to be concrete/stone I wasn't expecting the entire trail to be solid concrete. 

Okay, back to how wonderful it was! 

This pic was taken at the halfway point...Trevor and I were starting to worry we wouldn't make it to the top. The disclaimer should be noted that 14ers in CO versus thirteen-hundred concrete steps are easier...kinda. 

And this is the exact step where I learned the true meaning of, "So close, yet oh so far". 

And then...just over three-hundred concrete steps later...

WE MADE IT TO THE TOP OF STAIR MASTER MOUNTAIN


So what does one do at the top of a mountain in China? 1.)Be amazed by the incredible architecture China has to offer. Literally no matter where I am, from the most popular streets in Beijing to the top of a quiet Chinese mountain, it's obvious that every single detail was accounted for and perfected. 

2.)Can't forget to take in the beautiful view!! I admit it was definitely worth taking on the stairs. 

3.)And celebrate that we actually made it to the top! We ate a royal feast of birthday cake oreos and crackers with peanut butter! 

^^ 在这儿是我跟有的朋友们 Here I am with some of my friends!



在这儿是我跟我的队友！Here I am with my mountain climbing team>>>







Let's not forget that we accomplished thirteen-hundred concrete steps ...and quite honestly then some...because not every step was accounted for.

I would like to point out that there is obviously more than one step behind this -1299- sign. I cry foul, Team China.

But of course, all good things must come to an end. And after walking down thirteen-hundred concrete steps,the days activities came to an end. 

 But not before one last parting shot with everyone who climbed the mountain! 

xoxo,

Jessica