Trek to DaDeng Island

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November 18th 2011

Published: November 18th 2011

Total Distance: 0 miles / 0 kmMouse: 0,0Xiamen to Dadeng IslandThis is a very simplified map not really showing the true bus routes we took;however, it suffices in showing where we started and where we ended up and vice-versa. It is Friday morning here, the 18th of November, and I am just finishing up the final touches on this blog entry. I have been wrestling with it for several days having ... Read Full Entry

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Bonsai Bouganvillae

Not sure if I've spelled it correctly, but this stunning shrubby bonsai was loaded with blooms and quite tall.

Perspective

To show how large the shrubs were Elise posed by a planter for perspective, which is everything, isn't it? LOL

Chicken Coop

Shot I took as we walked re-tracing our steps back to the bus stop. The lush green garden and chicken coop is charming in its own way, entirely.

Minitary Area

Yes, that's right, the sign has a typo! I wonder what the "minitary" was up to in this building. It seemed completely deserted and showed not a hint of human occupation.

Charming

On the walk back to the bus....in a little village...

Walking Past Charming.....lol

Out-Of-Place

This beautiful structure was outstanding in not only its form but it's location.....I guess the taxes were more affordable in this neighborhood! LMAO!

Ornate Glass Doors

The elaborate doors on the new structure. The doors in China are far more ornate than what we have at home....metal bars and lots of glass.

Junk/Debris pile?

On a side street beside one of the many huge apartments we saw this massive field of wood upon which Elise commented, "Wow. That's a lot of wood for China."

Junk/Debris 2

Junk/Debris 3

There seems to be waste everywhere here. Often people throw their garbage right down on the street as there are workers to remove it.

Massive Apartments

Just one of the many, many apartment buildings which are mostly empty or still under construction on this island.

Apartment Neighborhood

Apartment Neighborhood 2

Apartment Neighborhood 3

Apartment Neighborhood 4

Apartment Neighborhood 5

Bus Stop Beach

Looking down the beach on a rainy afternoon to the left or a ramshackle cooking hut and a few brave patrons (none of whom can be seen in this photo!)

Beach 2

The view to the right....and you can't see it but in the far right was a group of young men throwing themselves in the sand violently doing some sort of marshal arts-type exercise. It was quite amusing to watch.

18th November 2011

Jeannine
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Lovely pics
Beautiful pictures...hope you enjoy the final lap of your journey. Call me when you get back to Canada

19th November 2011

Joyce
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With Envy
How marvelous. Glad, and not surprised, that you are still taking full advantage of the sights and sounds of China. This is most likely the most fabulous trip you have taken. I know it was for me. With so many months waiting for my adventure to start, I can't believe it's already over. But I treasure all the photos we both have taken, and the blogs you have so diligently written. Great perseverance on your part. I half-expected your little computer to be shot out of an open window at any given moment, followed by a few choice words. :) I will look for your next blog when you have time to write it. Have fun, stay fabulous!

19th November 2011

Spirited Northern
Spirited Northern

Response to Joyce
Oh Mi amiga, lmao, yes, the little computer almost did get pitched through the single paned glass several times didn't it? Yet, I did perservere and I'm so glad of what a treasure I've created. Glad you're enjoying it still. I am in Beijing now enjoying the last leg of my adventure of a lifetime. Love you and will call you when I return home for a nice long catch up phone call. Carolyn xoxooxox

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