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October 26th 2009 Asia » China » Guangxi » Guilin
Most of this day was doing yet another river cruise along the Li River viewing the karst hills around the area. Unfortunately we had a bit of a misty day so it wasn’t exactly great photography ... 23 photos [full story]
Most of this day was doing yet another river cruise along the Li River viewing the karst hills around the area. Unfortunately we had a bit of a misty day so it wasn’t exactly great photography ... 23 photos [full story]
November 1st 2009 Asia » China » Guangxi » Guilin
Guilin lived up to its name the week I got Meimei. Guilin is Chinese for "Forrest of Osmanthus Trees." Trees allover the city burst with tiny, fragrant flowers. It was like swimming in a perfume bottl ... [full story]
Guilin lived up to its name the week I got Meimei. Guilin is Chinese for "Forrest of Osmanthus Trees." Trees allover the city burst with tiny, fragrant flowers. It was like swimming in a perfume bottl ... [full story]
October 14th 2009 Asia » China » Guangxi » Guilin
reason I would have major problems moving to China is my loving family. Having a sister an ocean away and grandparents in multiple countries already has worn the chances of family gatherings thin, bu ... 20 photos [full story]
reason I would have major problems moving to China is my loving family. Having a sister an ocean away and grandparents in multiple countries already has worn the chances of family gatherings thin, bu ... 20 photos [full story]
August 30th 2009 Asia » China » Guangxi » Guilin
After several days in busy Hong Kong, meeting up with Mum and Dad and securing the seemingly elusive yet very necessary visas for China, we took a train across the border. Shenzhen was alive with busi ... [full story]
After several days in busy Hong Kong, meeting up with Mum and Dad and securing the seemingly elusive yet very necessary visas for China, we took a train across the border. Shenzhen was alive with busi ... [full story]
October 19th 2008 Asia » China » Guangxi » Guilin
We arrived in Guilin at night. It was surprising to see how many people were out shopping and eating at 10:30 PM. Guilin has a very different feel than Xian. It feels more like a suburb, although t ... 11 photos [full story]
We arrived in Guilin at night. It was surprising to see how many people were out shopping and eating at 10:30 PM. Guilin has a very different feel than Xian. It feels more like a suburb, although t ... 11 photos [full story]
September 30th 2009 Asia » China » Guangxi » Guilin
Tomorrow the guys and I take off for Hainan Island. Given everything I have heard about Hainan, and Sanya (where we will be staying)...I get to look forward to spending a week in the Honalulu of China ... 7 photos [full story]
Tomorrow the guys and I take off for Hainan Island. Given everything I have heard about Hainan, and Sanya (where we will be staying)...I get to look forward to spending a week in the Honalulu of China ... 7 photos [full story]
September 28th 2009 Asia » China » Guangxi » Guilin
A piece of my personal journal and journey.... "Today is the day we call Day One. Because today held the morning where we rose from our restless, peaceless night of sleep at the starting hour of 5 ... [full story]
A piece of my personal journal and journey.... "Today is the day we call Day One. Because today held the morning where we rose from our restless, peaceless night of sleep at the starting hour of 5 ... [full story]
September 20th 2009 Asia » China » Guangxi » Guilin
Katie and I met for lunch last Thursday. She is a God-send. It is soooooo nice to have a girl around to spend time with. I feel like I am literally drowning in testosterone. We met at FLS so she could ... [full story]
Katie and I met for lunch last Thursday. She is a God-send. It is soooooo nice to have a girl around to spend time with. I feel like I am literally drowning in testosterone. We met at FLS so she could ... [full story]
September 5th 2009 Asia » China » Guangxi » Guilin
So as to get everyone up to speed with my trip...I am going to summarize my last two weeks, and hit on the important parts. We stayed with a host family Friday and Saturday night in the Shiz. My ho ... [full story]
So as to get everyone up to speed with my trip...I am going to summarize my last two weeks, and hit on the important parts. We stayed with a host family Friday and Saturday night in the Shiz. My ho ... [full story]
September 19th 2009 Asia » China » Guangxi » Guilin
Here are som photos that I managed not to accidentally delete from my camera. I have been having a little trouble with my cameras...so I will do my best to take more photos and post them now that I ha ... 3 photos [full story]
Here are som photos that I managed not to accidentally delete from my camera. I have been having a little trouble with my cameras...so I will do my best to take more photos and post them now that I ha ... 3 photos [full story]
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