Taiping Hash: January 17


The Taiping Hash returns to the tranquil and picturesque valley of
the Eastern Mudu Taoism Temple and Spiritual Retreat, otherwise known
as the Taoist Temple of Mount Chenghuang.

For more information and views of the area, check out this link:
http://sztaoism.com/ (which has to be the most active website for the
most non-active of religions).

The run will include a variety of landscapes, including traditional
Jiangsu farming communities, 200 meter high tea plantations, exotic
pagodas, and rustic local footpaths ideal for winter running.

The run is a comfortable 10K, but the hares have included a couple of
aggressive mountain climbs that will challenge Shanghai's best
athletes.

Note for the Italians: Verificare l'autobus volte. Non essere in
ritardo.

Note for the Spaniards: Voy a seguir siendo mas rapido que ustedes.


The Details:

Date: Saturday, January 17

Location:, Suzhou in Jiangsu province.

Hares: Stiffy and Camel

Bash: Traditional Suzhou restaurant, with plenty of Ice Cold Harbin
Pijiu.

Time: We estimate the run will start by 1:00 p.m. We plan to start
the bash by 5 p.m., leave by 7 p.m., and be back in Shanghai by 10
p.m. Of course, actual results will vary.

Times for the bus:

9:30 a.m. Pudong, Jinqiao Starbucks, 633 Biyun Road, by Carrefour

9:45 a.m. Pudong, Lujiazui, Information Tower, the last bus stop on
Century Avenue before the Yan'an tunnel

10:00 a.m. Puxi, Portman Ritz Carlton, 1376 Nanjing Xi Road, meet
outside by the Starbucks

10:15 a.m. Hongqiao, The Grassy Knoll, Yan'an Road by Hongxu Road

Cost: RMB 200.

Please respond if you wish to go ...... and please include your name.
We will take one bus.

Future Runs:

February 21: Puss Eye and Wooly Bush
March: Hand Slider
April: TBA
May: No Balls
June: Johnny Wad
July: BEC
August: MPB