I had a very memorable Christmas holiday in Lijiang, China back in December of 2019. Yes, that was back before covid really exploded. I first published this piece in February of 2020 but had problems with it so I decided to republish it. Lijiang is still beautiful and these videos are well worth watching. This is what I wrote back then. Aside from the fresh air, and beautiful scenery, I really enjoyed being with close friends. David and I first met back in 2006, so we had a lot to talk about. A lot has happened for him and his wife. They now have 4 kids that range from about 6 months to almost 6 years old, so there was never a dull moment. There is something special about celebrating Christmas with young children. Their surprise and delight around the lights, presents, Christmas tree, and Christmas story should really inspire us. We opened Christmas presents on 3 separate occasions and it never got old for them. Lijiang is amazing. Unfortunately, Tracy couldn’t come on this trip, as she only had a few days off for the Christmas holiday.
Old Town is a Must See
Time Lapse of the Beautiful Scenery
Dragon Park
David Shares About Snow Mountain
As you can tell from these clips, I am a Casting Crowns and Third Day fan. It was five years ago that I made these videos. At that time, I wasn’t concerned about copy rights. My friends no longer live in Lijiang, so I don’t know when or if I will make it back there. I’m sure that it is different now. China keeps developing.
