Arrival at the Mountain: First Steps Back into the Tao Post 2 in the Qing Cheng Mountain Journey Four days later than planned, I finally boarded my flight. Strangely, there was no frustration left—only contentment. I was in the air, heading toward Chengdu, and that was enough. The Tao moves when it moves. I arrived late in the evening. The airport felt unfamiliar, disorienting. Everything was clean, expansive, and new. I later learned why: Chengdu now has two airports,... Continue reading
