Mert&#39;s Guestbook

Sounds like an interesting part of China
It was interesting to read your blog. Thanks for sharing it. I agree that the bridge is something special. /Ake

From Blog: Yangshuo and surrounds

6th March 2017

Stunning!
I could stare at this for hours... just gorgeous

From Blog: Yangshuo and surrounds

6th March 2017

Stunning
I think it's my favourite photo so far on this trip.

From Blog: Yangshuo and surrounds

24th February 2017

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

The love affair
For me the love affair began in Beijing...walking around the Forbidden City in a blizzard. For those that have experienced a love of China, Guangxi Provence among the karst mountains is a bridal bouquet. Thanks for sharing Meryl.

From Blog: Karst of thousands!

1st March 2017

Blizzard?
Not so sure I would start a love affair in a blizzard ...but each to his own! China certainly has varied experiences to offer.

From Blog: Karst of thousands!

23rd February 2017

Reflections...
I love hearing people's post-trip reflective thoughts. I especially love your reflections on the Vietnamese food! I think we have to re-visit soon, if only to try the Vietnamese version of hotpot :) p.s Love the new profile photo

From Blog: Reflections on Vietnam

23rd February 2017

p.s.
About time I changed the photo! This is here and now in our temporary home in the Yulong valley, Guangxi.

From Blog: Reflections on Vietnam

23rd February 2017

Reflections
Thanks guys. Vietnamese food is pretty spectacular and I probably didn't emphasise it enough. You still have to be careful with water, washing etc. but mostly we had no issues with eating on street corners. I always seem to pick up something or the other but that's my delicate constitution!

From Blog: Reflections on Vietnam

13th February 2017

How beautiful!
Ba Tu Long Bay seems like a winner (over Halong Bay), and Cat Ba island seems like a very appealing option too. Happy to hear you are enjoying all that lovely seafood :)

From Blog: Sublime Halong Bay?

17th February 2017

Cat Ba Island
Yes sometimes it pays to go against the guide books!

From Blog: Sublime Halong Bay?

13th February 2017

Well caught
I pick this as my favorite photo. Ake

From Blog: Sublime Halong Bay?

17th February 2017

thank you
I'm sure you know how hard it is to choose your best photos which reflect the essence of the place and your writing.

From Blog: Sublime Halong Bay?

13th February 2017

Interesting
Looks like an interesting place. Ake

From Blog: Tet, dogs and pets

17th February 2017

Interesting
Always need to keep an open mind!

From Blog: Tet, dogs and pets

13th February 2017

Trish
non-member comment

Hello
Hi meryl great to hear from you and see your beautiful photos. Love the up close and personal selfiexx

From Blog: Sublime Halong Bay?

17th February 2017

Thanks
Hey good to hear from you Trish and know you are following. We are now in China where our internet access is much more limited but should still be able to blog. Hope all is well xx

From Blog: Sublime Halong Bay?

10th February 2017

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Halong Bay
You have given plenty of reasons to visit Halong Bay, Mert. Serenity is top of the list...and I don't object to eating well too!

From Blog: Sublime Halong Bay?

17th February 2017

Karst
Well we are now amongst many more thousand mountains in Yangshou, China. Serious amount of Chinese tourists but still quiet compared to the rest of the year!

From Blog: Sublime Halong Bay?

2nd February 2017

Right way up?
To me it doen't look like this photo is the right way up, is it? /Ake

17th February 2017

You're right
I'll try to change it

28th January 2017

Adventures in water...
Writing this from a crisp and toast Tasmania, we could do with a little of that rain! I once melted the soles of my rain sodden hiking boots by leaving it too close to the fire overnight - but the insides were nice and dry :)

31st January 2017

Laces
Picked up a spare lace in a cave in Mai Chau, washed it with the laundry and now all is good - until the shoe actually falls apart!