Delaware Water Gap

We went hiking at Delaware Water Gap this past Saturday despite forecast of shower throughout the day. It turned out to be pretty nice for us.

It was quite a drive, about 70miles on Highway 80W from GW Bridge, but it was very worthwhile. The heavy rain from few days prior had stopped but left the place covered with heavy fog. It was mystic and made the scenary very picturesque.

Some people went there for rockclimbing, but I wanted to see the scenary as it was the first time I was there. We (Nancy, Mandy, Kelly, Grace) hiked for ~6miles. The terrain was smooth and trails were marked out nicely.

All inall, I was very happy.


Alex and Chung trying to find the best spot for setting up ropes for the rockclimbing course.










"這條路也行, 那條路也行, 另條也行...."








Hiking in fog. In the cursed forest.



For pictures from that day, plase see here.

8-12-06-Camping at Fahnestock

It's been awhile since I have updated my blog. I have been having an eventful week. First I injured my thumb quite badly (on the night before a planned hike, imagine how bummed I was) and now suffering from seasonal allergy, with bad sneezing and runny nose. The only thing I am looking forward to now is to get out and do another hike. I have been a couch potato for 2 weeks now.

Well, I hope I am not keeping folks waiting (for pictures from the camping trip). Well here they are - Pictures from both days are up!

Nice families, sorry I never really got their names.









CiCi and her two children, busy making various Shish kebab for us to enjoy. I think they were the only people who spent more time cooking than eating.





Our new member, Justin, who supplied us with tons of chicken wings, mushroom and zucchini. He probably spent more time cooking than eating.









Chung playing with fire..








For rest of the pictures, please see here!

Ice Cave Hike at Shawangunk

What an interesting hike! I have heard Ben bragging about this hike for two years now and I finally had the time to do it. Unfortunately, it was a very hot and humid day.

The scenary was interesting. The park is close to Minnewaska and its scenary resembles that of Minnewaska as well. There were plennty of caves and gorges. As we walked by cracks of rocks, we could feel cool air sneaking through them.

At the firs site of cool air, 阿Ben哥說"come feel the breeze!"

There were many more like these and they made the whole trip much more tolerable.








There were several small gorge/canyon. They were lined with large rocks and frequently all four limbs were required to traverse them. Also the air were cooler and more moist in them.








Thanks to Alex, Ben, and Mr. Ng, who set up the rope for us, we were all able to get across some difficult terrain safely.






The scenary and afternoon lighting also afforded many interesting opportunities for photography.






What I don't like about this hike is that there is too much shrubs and overgrowth along the trail. The trails are unmarked and not the easiest to follow.

All in all, it was still a good day! Beats any day spent at work!
For rest of the pictures, please see here!