Showing posts with label China. Show all posts
Showing posts with label China. Show all posts

21 February 2017

Sunset in Hong Kong


Goodnight Hong Kong. Let's take a look at Vietnam tomorrow. Photo taken in November 2016.

20 February 2017

Bagel alley


An interesting way to entice people into Bagel Alley. It didn't work for me. More murals can be found here. Photo taken in November 2016.

17 February 2017

Crystal reflections


Just look up and you'll see these colorful crystals reflected many times over in the golden ceiling of the Galaxy casino in Macau. More reflections can be found here. Photo taken in November 2016.

16 February 2017

Lavish location


The casinos and adjacent hotels in Macau make Las Vegas pale in comparison. The decoration and spectacles are over-the-top with glitz and glam. 


Photos taken in November 2016.

15 February 2017

Ruins of Saint Paul


All that remains of the beautiful Saint Paul's church in the historic center of Macau is the facade. Unfortunately it was destroyed by fire and never rebuilt. Photo taken in November 2016.

Confidential to my dad: Happy birthday!!!

14 February 2017

Valentine's treat


Hope you have something better on the menu to celebrate Valentine's Day! Photo taken in November 2016.

13 February 2017

Wings to fly


I saw lots of these butterfly wing murals in Southeast Asia. This one was in Hong Kong. More murals can be found here. Photo taken in November 2016.

10 February 2017

Reflections of a modern city


Hong Kong is an impressive city with plentiful reflective opportunities. More can be found here. Photo taken in November 2016.

09 February 2017

Funny figures


A traditional Chinese couple in Hong Kong. Photo taken in November 2016.

08 February 2017

Busy, busy


You are never alone in Hong Kong. Photo taken in November 2016.

07 February 2017

Spiral


Looking up at one of the grand casino/hotels in Macau. Photo taken in November 2016.

06 February 2017

Blue and white


A taste of Portugal in Macau. For more murals, take a look here. Photo taken in November 2016.

02 February 2017

Bright lights, big city


Hong Kong has a colorful skyline, especially at night. Photo taken in November 2016.

01 February 2017

Night Star


Anyone who has been to Hong Kong will know the famed Star Ferry that takes passengers from the island to Kowloon. It's a lovely trip to take any time of day, but especially at sunset. Photo taken in November 2016.

02 February 2011

Meditative doorway


A doorway to one of the beautiful meditation rooms inside the gardens in the Forbidden City. Photo taken in Beijing, November 2008.

26 January 2011

Cave doorway


Some Chinese still live in these traditional cave dwellings. We visited this one in Xian during our visit in November 2008. It's quite primitive, but it was interesting to meet the people who live there.

25 January 2011

Forbidden lion


Seen inside the gardens of the Forbidden City in Beijing. Photo taken in November 2008.

09 December 2010

Chinese Mackers


The ambiance is not much different from the McDonald's here in the States. But the menu items are a little different. Photo taken in November 2008.

08 December 2010

Doorway details


There are thousands of beautiful doorways at the Summer Palace in Beijing. This is just one of many. Photo taken in November 2008.

07 December 2010

Crane detail


A detail from inside the Forbidden City palaces. A beautiful place to visit, but make sure you have plenty of time! Photo taken in November 2008.
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