Guizhou: Carved through time

As our day progressed, we made our way up the surrounding mountains, biting our nails questioning if our bus could make it any further on the ever-narrowing roads. As we switched to smaller transport, we ascended the Longyin Mountain, taking in the inspiring panorama of nature's grandeur. The tapestry of green covered slopes as far as the eye could see, weaved in amongst were towering trees, swaying gently in the breeze. From the summit we watched paragliders dance with the wind effortlessly, showcasing the beautiful harmony between man and nature. As the sun rolled down the hills to set, we sat and chatted on the grass, a stark contrast from our previous position in Beijing the week earlier. We breathed, we laughed and we took in the moment.

Time in Guizhou went slower than anywhere else I had been, in the best way possible. I didn't want to leave, there was so much more left there for me to explore. Rivers I could float along for hours. Mountains I could climb for days. And peace I could bask in for weeks.