Yesterday, I picked up what may be my last rolls of developed film. I have to say, there’s definitely something to the delayed gratification of seeing your photos for the first time as prints in your hand. A couple things I hope to … Continue reading
Category Archives: malaysia/china (2006)
Yangshuo
Yangshuo is labeled “sleepy little backpackers’ town” with “views that have inspired Chinese artists for centuries.” While the scenery is breathtaking, the pollution is killer and the town has lost a lot of its quaintness in its mad dash to … Continue reading
Off to Yangshuo
Had a great week wandering around Beijing. Saw Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and yesterday, the Great Wall (which was my favorite). Off today to Yangshuo for the weekend. Backposts soon!
The Great Wall at Simatai
After the hoards of folks at the Summer Palace & the Forbidden City, I was concerned about tour groups and a mob scene at the wall. I decided to try Simatai, as it was supposed to be one of the less … Continue reading
Summer Palace
After finding local bus 375, I was on my way to the Summer Palace — which it turns out is several hours out of the city. My favorite part of the Summer Palace was “Longevity Hill,” which I wandered around first. It … Continue reading
It’s Like I Didn’t Even Leave Seattle…
starbucks inside the forbidden city
Tiananmen Square & the Forbidden City
I tried to get up early in order to “beat the crowds” at Tiananmen Square & the Forbidden City. My efforts were in vain. :-) The tour groups were already out in full force. Like much of Beijing pre-Olympics, the main two … Continue reading
Terracotta Soldiers
Went to Xi’an & saw the Terracotta Soldiers. Also, had a most pleasant time wandering around the muslim quarter, eating street food & seeing their very small, very beautiful mosque. The soldiers were beautiful and timeless.
SLR Sadness
My SLR is dead. :-( It’s been on the fritz the last few weeks, but last night it refused to respond the shutter button at all. I have to say I’m really sad. It was my first SLR, and I’ve traveled to … Continue reading
Waiting at KLI
It’s about 10:30pm & I’m waiting in Kuala Lumpur International Airport for my 12:30am (6 hour) redeye to Beijing. To my amazement, they actually offer FREE WiFi in the terminals (!). Anyways, will be back loading some photos & stories … Continue reading
Kota Kinabalu
Walking around Kota Kinabalu, post-hike. local boats to the islands. filipino market. boats at sea
Mt Kinabalu – Hike Back Down to Laban Rata
It was beautiful seeing what we had just hiked up in the morning light. Though the rock was slippery… and the descent was slow. looking back to the peak – notice the size of people for prespective karen falling … Continue reading