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Curious Boy Plays with the Incense in Chengdu
I love watching kids! When I visited Chengdu I wandered around this temple, keeping my eye on this little boy for about 30 minutes. He climbed all over it, stuck his hands in it, took out the incense and rearranged […]
Taking a Break – China
I love photographing people in many of the Asian countries like China, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam…! One thing I love about traveling is seeing how other people live. I was in Xian, China when I took this shot in the Muslim […]
Chinese Monks
In the middle of Beijing, the monks proceed to prayer. Beijing is a bustling city. People, bicycles, and cars seem to be everywhere. It is always nice to go find a nice quiet temple to relax in, although these monks […]
Reflection #607 – Xian Mosque, China
Xian is by far my favorite city in China. Now please understand, it is a huge country. China. Huge. After decades of reading historical fiction and war novels, I just couldn’t wait to go to China. On my very first […]
Reflection #567 – Forbidden City
When you hear the word “China” all types of exotic images run through my mind. For me, words like “busy,” “crowded,” and “ancient” pop in mind as well. I took this photo of one of the canals in the Forbidden […]
Front Yards From Around the World
Traveling gives you the opportunity to get a glimpse into somebody else’s life. I’m fascinated by homes around the world. You can tell a lot by a person’s home, and front yard for that matter. Therefore, I’ve compiled ten photos […]
Reflection #504 – Chinese Roof Tiles
I love the colorful tiles that you find on many Chinese roofs. They are so ornate. There are beautifully molded roof tiles in many Asian countries, and all have their own distinct flavor. The Chinese roof tiles are very elaborate. […]
Reflection #480 – Chinese Taoist Temple Joss Sticks
In a Chinese Taoist temple in Chengdu, this woman puttered and cleaned, organized and arranged, tsk-tsked and grunted, and straightened up these joss sticks. I don’t know if she was a nun or a very devout and faithful caretaker, but […]
Chinese Opera – Chengdu Folklore Show
Things to do in Chengdu – Chinese Opera I love a good show! Who doesn’t? When I visit a new country, one of my preplanning steps is to see if there is a folklore, dance, concert, really any type of […]
It’s a Great Life!
…or somebody’s got to do it! Here’s Devon and me getting ready to go experience a 2,000 year old bath in northern Tunisia. I’m turning 50 years old today. Wow! 50! It seems old, but I don’t feel old. It […]
World Heritage Site China – The Great Wall
The Great Wall of China. I’m currently reading the book, 1421, and enjoying it immensely. China is just one of those places that reeks of ancient wisdom and aesthetics. I feel this gatehouse with the dragonflies buzzing around it, epitomizes […]