SchweizZürichStampfenbachLiving place of James Joyce47°22’50” N 8°33’2” E
23. september 2016, Schweiz ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Here we go again. Off for a two week haul through China.
KinaBeijing ShiLongtan39°52’54” N 116°24’40” E
24. september 2016, Kina ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
My first impressions of China. . . even in the park the smog is thick and the air stale and stinky. Landscaping is obsessive with all trees planted in grids. That's Feng Shui for you. And all I wantLæs mere
KinaBeijing ShiJingshan39°55’4” N 116°23’50” E
25. september 2016, Kina ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
The smog continues. . . and so many people, mainly Chinese. The structures are cool. The symbolism opressive. Everything based on rite and ritual, to bring prosperity and keep evil out.
KinaBeijing ShiShiChaHaiQianHai (Front Lake)39°56’20” N 116°23’36” E
25. september 2016, Kina ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Old traditional neighborhoods. Nothing taller than one story. And completely raving mad!!!! Especially on a bike . . .
KinaBeijing ShiMutianyucun40°25’51” N 116°33’51” E
26. september 2016, Kina ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
How the hell did they build this? Top of the mountain, up and down, up and down along a jagged ridge. Views obscured by the clouds and rain. . . kind of cool and kind of chilly
KinaBeijing ShiXizhazicun40°27’23” N 116°31’51” E
27. september 2016, Kina ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
The sun is out and it is glorious! And the views!!!! Simply stunning. You can see all the way to Beijing.
And the one thought running through my head is exactly how did they build this. Sheer cliffsLæs mere
KinaHenan ShengLonghai34°45’16” N 113°40’6” E
27. september 2016, Kina ⋅ 🌫 23 °C
Dumpling class and overnight train. We're getting really up close with the locals. A real mix, some very friendly and some outright rude, pushing and shoving in crowds.
