Beijing Photo Album (part 2)

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Here's another selection of photos from out and about in Beijing. Many are from the Temple of Heaven which was just incredible. Hope you like them!

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Photos

Bridge of Sums
This one's for all you mathematicians out there. I mean what better way to decorate a bridge than with some whopping great equations?

Batman Revealed
Glynn gets more than he bargained for when someone in this tattoo parlour spots something colourful lurking under the sleeve of his t-shirt. These guys just went nuts for Glynn's Batman and Joker tattoo.

Tripod Heads
This was supposed to be a beauty mall but Glynn couldn't help wondering if something more sinister was going on here...

The Great Beijing Obstacle Course
Note: railing on the left, then tree followed by phone booth. Now either the Chinese people are even tinier than we first believed or this is pavement planning gone mad!

Cultural Revolution
Jude and Jish take in some local culture in the park by the Temple of Heaven.

Chipmunk Heaven
Looks like musicians aren't the only ones enjoying the Temple of Heaven park. This cheeky chappy bounced around for ages before I could get a decent shot!

Emperor Harris Arrives
Glynn demonstrates how the Emperor would have made his way to the Temple of Heaven in the olden days - Fonzie style...

The Temple of Good Harvest
Impressive building, wouldn't you agree? That's Jude waving from the middle balcony in front of the temple!

Glynn Pops In
50 points for the best caption to this photos...any suggestions?

Helloooooooo
Jude pops up to say hello!

All Alone
Glynn manages to escape the hoards of tourists at last.

Knockin' On Heaven's Door
This is the 70 year old door which is so-called not because it's only 70 years old but because it can only be used by an emperor when he reaches 70 years of age. It's basically a shortcut to the Temple of Good Harvest for when your knees get too knackered for the long walk there!

Pillars of Heaven
Nice bit of dragon on a pillar for you...

At the Leo
This is in the corridor outside our room at the Leo Hostel in beijing. Looks nice but all those plants are actually plastic!

Our Room at the Leo
We really don't miss this hostel at all and although this room wasn't great, it was luxury compared to the first room we had.

Short Back and Sides
This is the hairdresser from the salon next to the hostel. She was fascinated by our piercings and would get excited and come and see us every time we went by.