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"Better to travel ten thousand miles than to read ten thousand books" ~ a Chinese proverb
Weekly Photo Challenge: Fleeting – My Yunnan Trip # 18 –Tiger Leaping Gorge
This is in response to the Weekly Photo Challenge: Fleeting. The above two pictures were taken inside the bus on our way from Lijiang to the Tiger Leaping Gorge, The views … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: The Sign Says – My Yunnan Trip # 17 – The Ancient Writing or Drawing on the Walls of the Lijiang Old Town
This is in response to the Weekly Photo Challenge: the Sign Says In my Yunnan Trip series, I mentioned about the city Lijiang, which is the most impressive one. I … Continue reading
The Naxi Minority in Yunnan – My Yunnan Trip # 16
As I mentioned in my post “My Yunnan Trip #1″, there are many minorities in Yunnan. I am particularly interested in the Naxi or Nakhi minority, because of their matriarch … Continue reading
Happy Anniversary to my “Initiation” into the Blogging World – my 100th post on “My Notebook”, and my 259th post on my 6 Blogs
Happy Anniversary! Today, there are reasons to celebrate. It is the first anniversary of my first blog which is from “curiosita to…” As I was new to blogging, I went … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: In the Background – Daguan Park, Kunming – My Yunnan Trip # 14
Daguan Park, Kunming, Yunnan, China This post is in response to the Weekly Photo Challenge: in the background The picture was taken in Daguan Park in Kunming, … Continue reading
The Longest Couplets in the World – Daguan Park, Kunming, My Yunnan Trip #15
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daguan Park “Daguan Park, located in the southwestern suburb of Kunming City, is a lakeside park. Today many locals come to sit, drink tea, fly kites, and go boating. Among shady walks and … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: Pattern (2) – Colorful Transportation in Yunnan – My Yunnan Trip # 13
This is my second post in response to the Weekly Photo Challenge – Pattern What are these colorful patterns? They are patterns on the colorful fabrics which mount the “chairs” for … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: Pattern – Dali Catholic Church, a Beautiful Combination of Western and Eastern Architecture – My Yunnan Trip # 11
This post is in response to the Weekly Photo Challenge – Pattern This post was already posted yesterday on my other Blog named Falling in Love with Arts. I am re-posting it … Continue reading
My Yunnan Trip #12 – Dali City, the Ancient Tea Route and the Bai Minority
“Dali City (Chinese: 大理市; pinyin: Dàlǐ shì; Bai: Darl•lit; Hani: Dafli) is a county-level city in the seat of the Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, northwestern Yunnan province of Southwest China. Dali is the ancient capital of both the Bai kingdom Nanzhao, which flourished in the area during … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: From Above #2 – What is the Duckie? Why is it a Fad in Hong Kong?
This post is in response to the Weekly Photo Challenge – from above I just reblogged another post and thought I could add-on to it. But WordPress messed up all the pictures … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: From Above.
Reblogged from A week in the World.: So the Weekly photo challenge is from above. Take an image of something from above and show it in a different light. Some … Continue reading
Lijiang, the cute little bungalow where we lived – My Yunnan Trip #10
This is the cute little bungalow where we lived in Lijiang. There was an attendant who made breakfast for us every morning. We were a party of six who occupied … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: Culture #2 – My Yunnan Trip #9: What is the Totem Pole in Yunnan?
This post is in response to the Weekly Photo Challenge: Culture. This is my second posting on this Challenge which is very interesting to me. I always thought that totem poles … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge – “from above”- My Yunnan Trip #8
Koi Good Fortune, Success, Prosperity, Longevity, Courage, Ambition, and Perseverance This post is in response to the Weekly Photo Challenge – from above This picture was taken in a restaurant in Daly, Yunnan. The restaurant had … Continue reading
What did we eat in Yunnan? -- My Yunnan Trip #7
Reblogged from food for thought: I just returned from a 9 days’ trip to Yunnan, China. The trip was great, but not the food! In fact, none of my previous … Continue reading
Beautiful Art Design in the Lufeng World Dinosaur Valley - My Yunnan Trip # 6
Reblogged from falling in love….with arts: What a beautiful wet day! These pictures were taken at the Dinosaur Valley which I posted in my other blog: My Notebook. The patterns on … Continue reading
Where on earth will you find a TV inside the compartment of a public toilet? My Yunnan Trp #5
What is the most challenging experience traveling in China? Unanimously: public toilets! I still remember the most challenging ones were during our trip to the Silk Road in 2006. … Continue reading
Lufeng World Dinosaur Valley – Five Tops and Five Mysteries -My Yunnan Trip #4
There must be times when you or your kids were fascinated by the world of dinosaurs. When the science fiction adventure film Jurassic Park was created by Steven Spielberg in … Continue reading
"Dynamic Yunnan" - a beautiful ethnic minorities dance show in Kunming - My Yunnan Trip #1
Reblogged from falling in love….with arts: I just came back from a 9 days’ trip to Yunnan. The first post I would like to share with my readers is this … Continue reading
My Yunnan Trip #3 – Folk Dancing and Folk Music at Stone Forest (Shilin), Kunming
Stone Forest (Shilin) is one of the highlights of my Yunnan trip. Before we talk about the natural rocks landscape in this UNESCO World Heritage site, I would like to … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: Culture – My Yunnan Trip #2
This post is in response to the Weekly Photo Challenge: Culture. I just came back from a 9 days’ trip to Yunnan, which is ”a province of the People’s Republic of China, located in … Continue reading
Five or Six Maidens? The Porch of the Maidens in Athens, Greece
Please refer to my previous post which is reblogged from my friend Clanmother’s post The Philosopher who loved numbers. When I saw her picture, I asked her when and where she … Continue reading
The Philosopher Who Loved Numbers
Reblogged from Lady Budd: Pythagorean Theorem — or Pythagoras’ theorem: in any right-angled triangle, the area of the square whose side is the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle) is equal to the … Continue reading
My South America Trip #22 ; Weekly Photo Challenge – Lost in the Details; Iphoneography – Monday: Nature; Say Cheese! March is Phoneography Month
As you can see, the posts of my South America trip seem never end! Just when I wanted to stop and turn to the attention of other subject matter, I … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: “Forward” — My South America Trip #21 – The Metropolitan Cathedral in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
This post is in response to the Weekly Photo Challenge : Forward of WordPress. I thought I have concluded my South America trip, but I haven’t. Churches, temples, mosques, are the … Continue reading
My South America Trip #15 – Torres del Paine, Patagonian Chile
Torres del Paine, Chile – highlight of my trip to South America Photo Credit: PC Torres del Paine is a national park in the Extreme South region of Patagonian Chile. It is located in the … Continue reading
My South America Trip #14 -”Don’t cry for me, Argentina”, Eva Peron and more…Buenos Aires City Tour
How can we visit Argentina without talking and learning about the famous and most respected woman in Argentina, Eva Peron? During the short stay in Buenos Aires, we were able … Continue reading
My South America Trip #13 – Bariloche (Part IV) – Victoria Island and Arrayanes National Park
Photo Credit: PC After having some fun time on Cau Cau with the sea-gulls, we landed at Victoria Island and visited the Arrayanes National Park. While looking for some information … Continue reading
My South America Trip #12 – Bariloche (Part 3) – Sea Gulls on Board! …Sailing to Victoria Island
From Bariloche, we spent a full day to Victoria Island and Arrayanes National Park. We sailed down on the waters of Lake Nahuel Huapi up to the millenarianVictoria Island, entering … Continue reading
My South America Trip #11 – Bariloche (Part 2), “Little Switzerland”, Argentina – Circuito Chico Tour, including Liao Liao Hotel Area
In Part 2 of Bariloche, I would like to introduce the Liao-Liao Hotel Area which is a very famous resort area in Argentina. The Liao Liao Hotel is located in the tourist … Continue reading
My South America Trip #10 – Bariloche (Part 1), Argentina
San Carlos de Bariloche, usually known as Bariloche, is a delightful lakeside town nestled in the Argentine Lake District. This region, called “Little Switzerland”, is renowned for its snow-capped volcanoes, glittering … Continue reading
My South America Trip #9 – Sugar Loaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Sugar Loaf Mountain is one of the most famous icons in Rio de Janeiro. In my previous post: My South America Trip #8, I included a picture of the aerial view of … Continue reading
Christ the Redeemer again, and “Corcovado” (Quiet Nights)
Thanks to my friend musicdragonfly‘s comments on my last post about Christ the Redeemer. She introduced to us this song “Corcovado” which is the name of the mountain where the … Continue reading
My South America Trip # 8 – Christ the Redeemer Statue, One of the New Seven Wonders of the World
I have been longing to see this Wonder of the World for a long time. I am so glad that I had the chance to visit this important icon … Continue reading
You think you can dance Argentine Tango? Watch this video! My South America Trip #7 – Caminito and La Boca, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Wait….who were dancing? Scroll down to the end of the post and you will see! The video I took was posted towards the end of the first video. Caminito and … Continue reading
A Word a Week – Photo Challenge – Cloud – My Flight from Rio to Iguazu Falls …and Georgia O’Keeffe’s Sky Above Clouds
This post is in response to Word in Your Ear’s A Word A Week Photo Challenge – Cloud. When I saw this subject : “Cloud”, my immediate thought was the … Continue reading
My South America Trip #6 – Sambadrome, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Cariocas Rio de Janeiro is a very beautiful city. In my last post I have introduced to you the two world-famous beaches Copacabana Beach and Ipanema Beach. The beaches are crowded … Continue reading
My South America Trip #5 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Copacabana Beach and Others
This is our hotel’s dining room at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The hotel is right across the street from the Copacabana Beach, one of the most famous beaches in the … Continue reading
My South America Trip # 4 – El Calafate – Excursion at Lake Argentino
Happy New Year! As this is my first post in 2013, I would like to wish all my readers and friends a very healthy and happy 2013! Last year, I … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge – My 2012 in Pictures
This post is in response to the Weekly Photo Challenge: my 2012 in pictures. In 2012, I have adopted a new hobby and a new passion: Blogging! The slideshow below shows … Continue reading
The Illuminating Blogger Award – Another Year-End Award. Thank You!
The Illuminating Blogger Award Today, I received another Year-End Award which is a pleasant surprise to me. I would like to thank Snigdha for nominating me for the Illuminating Blogger Award. … Continue reading
My South America Trip #3 – El Calafate – Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina
In my recent South America trip, the Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina, was one of the most impressive natural phenomena. I created the above movie with a number of very short … Continue reading
My South America Trip #2 — The Magellanic Penguins on Isla Magdalena, Chile
In my recent South America trip which covered three countries (Brazil, Argentina and Chile) and many beautiful sites, one of the places that I very much looked forward to, was … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: Surprise – The Beautiful Iguazu Falls (My South America Trip #1)
This post is in response to the Weekly Photo Challenge – Surprise. As I mentioned in my previous post, I just came back from a three-weeks’ trip to South America. This … Continue reading
Year-End Awards – thank you, my blogging friends!
Wonderful Team Member Readership Award I just came back from a fun trip to South America. I am working very hard to get my photos ready for posting in my … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: Thankful – a time to be thankful, and a time for reflections – to my fellow bloggers, family and friends
This post is in response to the Weekly Photo Challenge : Thankful Slideshow This is our Thanksgiving long weekend, a time to be thankful, and a time for reflections. It … Continue reading
Daily Prompt: Be the Change – Isn’t it nice to know and love the children of the world?
The Daily Prompt at WordPress.com today is Daily Prompt: Be the Change What change, big or small, would you like your blog to make in the world? This is a very … Continue reading
Reader Appreciation Award
sued51 has nominated my blog for the Reader Appreciation Award. The title of her blog is very lovely: Last Train to QVille A Wonderful Place to Visit. sued51 loves to read and write. … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge – Renewal
This post is in response to the Weekly Photo Challenge : Renewal. This picture was taken in July this year when we had a family reunion on a cruise to … Continue reading
Musical Instruments in Turkey and Xinjiang
This post was inspired by my blogger friend musiqdragonfly’s post on Bologna of Italy, a college town. As she has been particularly inspirational to me in her music posts, I would like … Continue reading
Weekly Travel theme – Bridges
This post is in response to Ailsa’s weekly travel theme – bridges. http://wheresmybackpack.com/2013/02/22/travel-theme-bridges/ The first photo : Budapest. The bridge is between old and new towns, The second photo: We … Continue reading
Argentine cuisine - trout, beef, pasta, empanada, sweet snacks and chocolates...
Reblogged from food for thought: In this South America trip, we were in Argentina for about 8 to 9 days. Therefore I can say that we did tried quite a … Continue reading
Cultural Stewardship: Public Art and the Case of Henry Moore's Outdoor Sculpture
Reblogged from Chelsea Pierce: Figure 1. Moore’s Draped Seated Woman. From The Guardian. A recent article in the Guardian newspaper has raised questions regarding the democratization of art and institutional … Continue reading
My South America Trip #20 - Lamb and Wine in Chile
Reblogged from food for thought: In my last post My South America Trip #19, I mentioned the blog written by a North American anthropologist Jim Stuart living in Chile. The blog Eating … Continue reading
