The World is the Lord's

Have you been to LiJiang 丽江? Well, I had the privilege to be there with Doreal..This is Yulong Snow Mountain. The most revered mountain in LiJiang, one filled with many legends of spirits and gods.

This mountain is so high and big that from town you can see it quite clearly.


And I love 丽江古镇..See the people's way of life.. They are not in the village, probably their lifestyle is not as simple as those in the village, and they are richer definitely because of tourism. But they are still living simply. Its a very poor place. Life's harsh condition on them is revealed on their faces. People look older than they really are.
Where we have been is not representative of Li Jiang. The place is much poorer and much simpler than we see. But the people have to put on a show for the tourists. Too bad..Though the place is poor, they are very blessed. They have rich resources provided by God, and most importantly, the Naxi people (majority ethnic of LiJiang, though they are considered ethnic miniority considering whole of China) are contended people.

The building gives it a feel that none else in this world has.

Another place in the world that probably has such a feel is 苏州. I want to go 苏州. I often hear of 江南 in those chinese drama. When the emperor wants to get out of the palace and to see how the commoners are living, he will go to JiangNan. I discovered that part of JiangNan is actually 苏州. I think 江南 must be beautiful..


As I looked back at the postcards I bought from 丽江, I began to miss the place. I miss China and I want to explore the whole of China. I dont mind giving the world a miss so that I may complete exploring the whole of China. I am never a generalist in that sense..
Lord God, would I have my chance to be there? To be there for the sake of your people.. Use me greatly at where I am. Take me deeper in my walk with you. Lead me further where I have not been. Clarify Your purpose in my life..