Zhongbi Castle tunnels

There are about 10 km of underground tunnels that were used to defend the castle and surrounding village 1400 years ago. Only about 1 km are developed, and were lucky to have an English speaking guide to lead us and explain the significance of places in the 3 levels of tunnels - 1500 meters underground.

Heading into November

November 12th 2011
Heading into the month of November, we are thinking of snow, wind, long underwear and heavy coats. Oh for the bliss of first year when we didn’t know what faced us in winter! But, compared to current temperatures of places that the people we love, we are in a heat wave in the low teens. Blizzards in the Maritimes, frigid temperatures in Peace River and skiing in Whistler makes us grateful for t ... read more

Asia » China » Dongbei » Dalian

For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more

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