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December 4th 2013
Published: December 4th 2013
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Dos Corazones Vagabundos
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We are Rose and Ray. Rose is Peruvian by birth and US citizen by choice. I am retired and Rose retired recently. This is our second trip (of six, so far) to Peru and as such, this blog may not be quite as exciting as our first one would have been. Last time, we did the Machu Picchu thing, Paracas boat tour, and Nazca lines, the Señor de Sipan Museo, and all the normal tourist stuff. This time, we are here for R&R. Two months of it. We'll try to not post anything TOO boring.... full info
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Incense Burner or Lamp?Incense Burner or Lamp?
Incense Burner or Lamp?
Whichever one it is, it's huge and there are lots of them.
Example of ArchitectureExample of Architecture
Example of Architecture
Note use of reds.
Building DecorationsBuilding Decorations
Building Decorations
Blue and Gold mostly.
Big Rocks with Holes in ThemBig Rocks with Holes in Them
Big Rocks with Holes in Them
One emperor had an affinity for these things, so much so that he almost went broke moving them to the palace.
More BFR'sMore BFR's
More BFR's
I guess the beauty is an acquired taste.
Animals on Roof CornersAnimals on Roof Corners
Animals on Roof Corners
As mentioned in a previous post.
Long Corridor EntryLong Corridor Entry
Long Corridor Entry
See the story about the Long Corridor: http://www.seeraa.com/china-history/summer-palace-long-corridor.html
Inside the Long CorridorInside the Long Corridor
Inside the Long Corridor
It really is long, 758 meters. First built in 1750 and decorated with more than 14,000 paintings.
Another Marble Boat PictureAnother Marble Boat Picture
Another Marble Boat Picture
It is pretty cool so I have a bunch of shots of it.
A Big Colorful GateA Big Colorful Gate
A Big Colorful Gate
Entry to a bridge at the Summer Palace


4th December 2013

Susannah Roth
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Thank you so much for sharing the wonderful pictures. I am so glad you had a great time!!

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