There will be long and short trails, and only one bus. Please let us know if you
plan to attend.

And watch for the announcement for the October 16-18 trip to Anhui province.

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Taiping Hash: August 22

Following July's summer Death March in Huzhou, the hares for August have decided
to bring us back to the familiar, gentle mountains of Lingyan, located to the
south of Suzhou.

The Tourism Brochure says it best:

Lingyan Mountain Scenery Area is located at the foot of the Lingyan Mountain
which is always praised as "its beautiful scenery exceeding the others in the
South of Yangtze River". Lingyan Mountain , presents the stereoscopic history of
the Wu and Yue States of the Spring and the Autumn Period, with simple and
unsophisticated nature landscape. Lingyan Mountain ¡¯s long history
civilization, elegant gardens and well- known legends make it the most valuable
place of interest for the people in modern times, who are eager to enjoy
relaxation and luxury, developing their interests and appreciation. Let¡¯s
approach Lingyan Mountain, stepping into these private gardens with a history of
hundreds of years and tasting the classical elegance and leisure in our memory.

Even though we are still the Summer Period, and not the Spring and Autumn
Period, Lingyan Mountain still promises a spectacular location for a run.

The hares promise a vertical climb of sufficient challenge, in addition to
scenic rural trails that will expose the runners to tea plantations, secluded
farms, occasional shiggy, inspiring temples, resting areas for the dead, fences
with locked gates, and traditional Lingyan architecture.

FRB's should finish in less than 75 minutes.

This finish is at secluded valley with a lake, which is ideal for refreshing
August swims. Thirsts may be quenched with plenty of ICE COLD BEERS.

The hares allege that the run site is only a 90-minute ride from the Grassy
Knoll.

Photos and more details of Lingyan are here:
www.17u.com/destination/scenery_1366.html

This month's essential details:

Date: Saturday, August 22

Location: Lingyan Mountain, Jiangsu Province

Hares: the return of ¡°Master Wanker¡± and a surprise ¡°Mystery Hare.¡±

Bash: Bashateria serves only authentic Lingyan Mountain village food. No
imitations.

Times for the bus:

10:00 a.m. Pudong, Jinqiao Starbucks, 633 Biyun Road, by Carrefour

10:25 a.m. Pudong, Lujiazui, Information Tower, the last bus stop on Century
Avenue before the Yan'an tunnel

10:30 a.m. Puxi, Portman Ritz Carlton, 1376 Nanjing Xi Road, meet outside by the
Starbucks

10:45 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.