Day 6: Horse Riding & Boat Trip in Lashi Lake

It was an awesome morning for horse riding & a boat trip in Lashi Lake. :) The scenary around Lashi Lake was picturesque. :D
We were first given a briefing of the areas we would cover around Lashi Lake and then taken to choose a horse each. :) Woohoo! :)

The classic horse riding route rolls along the historic Tea Horse Trail (茶马古道).

Along the way, we got to catch a glimpse of local Naxi farming life in the little village.

Naxi minorities busy with their daily chores. :)

Naxi village.

Naxi lady :)

Some people might find the horse riding & boat trip packages pricey. However, for city dwellers like us with limited opportunities to experience such closeness to nature, the money was well spent. :)

 

We found the weathered path alluring. :))) How often do we get to do this??? :D Loving every minute it! :)

Tina & Ann trod behind... Ann's horse took fancy of Tina's horse! :)))

Into the woods we go...

Lovers' Lake (情人湖)

Friends at Lovers' Lake :)))

There was a 15 mins break here, both for the horses & us. :)

The horses were starving! :)))

We needed some warmth. ;)

After the horses had taken their fill, it was time to move on. :)

Thank God for the perfect weather. These activities wouldn't be possible if it rained...

 

I just love looking up! hahahahah :D The blue, the green & the brown :) What's not to love about it?

Off to boating next. :)

Don't you heart the row of greens? :)

We managed to pick up some horse riding skills after 2-3 hours riding on one. ;) Tina & I tried to capture as many shots as we could, but when the horses galloped, we could only hang on! Hahahhaha :)))

Lashi Lake is home to over 57 types of immigrant birds and some are protected species such as the black-neck Crane. Early morning & late afternoon are the most ideal time to catch a glimpse of the bird flocks and lake scenery.

The four of us chilling in the boat & taking in the beautiful sight. :)

Row row row the boat :)

If only every Friday is this relaxing... :)

By the time we were done with boating, it was time for lunch! :) Hungry? Quite. ;)