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sort of an answer to your question hi Tim, I really like your blog so far! So nice to see your travels. Anyway, the reason s/e Asians are so open toasted homosexuality and transgenders has something to do with buddhist philosophy, sorry I'm not sure exactly what. Something about letting people do what they want and accepting them for who they are. Btw, there are tons of lesbians in Thailand. Didn't u see any? I saw a ton - bull-dyke types that look like guys.
Blog of the year, 2010 This blog was nominated one of the best of 2010, in the Asia/writing category
''We would like to nominate TouristTim for his final impressions of China blog The Last Impression of China
He hit the nail on the head with his description of tourism in China.''
http://www.travelblog.org/Topics/27154-1.html
"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes." - MP
Of course I'm envious, it'd be great to bum around all year! Go Timmy
I thought JC was a reference to my name so I'm very disappointed there =P ignore good ol' Richard though, he's just moaning because he's envious, as he knew deep down he's too much of a straight-jacket Brit ;)
Honestly though, I admire your courage!!
hua shan We can totally relate to your comments on Hua Shan, we visited Hua Shan on a nice Saturday afternoon and experienced pretty much the same thing. You described it perfectly!
We're from Canada so not exactly the same type of hiking as we'd expect from home.
Kathie.
exactly what I meant by be wary of people ;) I'm upset there isn't a specific post just for China!! by the by the sign DOES say 'be careful of your head' in Chinese, but I think someone tried to make a fool of Westerners by putting 'Bathroom' in English...;P
Bastard :) You used my adjective theory!! I was going to use that one myself for when I get to N. Korea! Now I have to think of something else. Thanks for that you lousy Brit :)
11 interesting paragraphs Hi Tim,
Nice entry... a bit jealous... I suppose it still costs a bucketload to go to NK and you are always in the company of a 'minder' while there?
Regards
One day... I was thinking long and hard about attending the mass games two years ago, but then the price tag was too high for me in the end. One day though - your pictures are amazing!
Ben
International man of mystery Who is this mysterious 'Dutchman' you refer to?
Also I have some intelligence that you are thinking of stirring up discontent and trouble in another country in the region. One ruled by a dictator with a penchant for statues and a love of lobster and salmon, or so I hear...
Fantastic definition of a blog there! That is exactly what all my furious typing and photo editing is in aid of!
Well you've got one part right... I care enough to read the next blog and see where you go (I'm also at home and it's raining outside but that may or not be a factor)
Timmay just remembered that facebook is banned in China...so email me so I can arrange stuff! Susan's back in Shanghai if you want to drop by and say hello =) hope alls well!
Thanks for the spider... Also, I will either do all of the above mentioned "not to do's" or none of the above, depending on my mood... Perhaps I am in need of some bureaucratic hassle when I get to the Pamirs, who knows?
GOOD SITE Tim this is a good read, and nice photo's. Just read a book on that area" Through a land of Extremes" It's very good. Have a good trip.................
My entries vary between being theme based about travelling in general or mimicing a style of writing for a recent adventure. Sometimes I just summarise my feelings or thought about a country. Its a bit eclectic, don't expect Dickens.
Please feel free to read on!
A Favourite Quote
"But real adventures, I reflected, do not happen to people who remain at home: they must be sought abroad."
-JJ
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