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- Tag 59
- Montag, 27. Oktober 2014 um 20:22
- 🌙 9 °C
- Höhe über NN: 6.640 ft
MongoleiTariat Sum48°8’8” N 99°58’43” E
Volcano and White Lake
27. Oktober 2014 in Mongolei ⋅ 🌙 9 °C
We crossed through an in-active volcano and arrived at the beautiful White Lake today. It is amazing to see such unspoiled land. The Nomadic way of life seems harsh to us, but it is in much closerWeiterlesen
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- Tag 61
- Mittwoch, 29. Oktober 2014 um 16:28
- ⛅ 27 °C
- Höhe über NN: 4.813 ft
- MongoleiMogod48°22’19” N 102°40’13” E
The hospitality of Mongolian people...
29. Oktober 2014 in Mongolei ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
On the 5th day of our tour, our Russian van broke down and we got stranded right outside of the waterfall area. We were left with no choice but to spend a night with a Nomadic family close by. InsteadWeiterlesen
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- Tag 61
- Mittwoch, 29. Oktober 2014
- ⛅ 0 °C
- Höhe über NN: 4.183 ft
- MongoleiUlaanbaatar Hot47°54’31” N 106°43’7” E
Ovoo
29. Oktober 2014 in Mongolei ⋅ ⛅ 0 °C
Ovoo (pronounced awa) is a kind of shrine that is for worshiping the mountains or the sky. When traveling, it is customary to stop at a Ovoo, walk around it three times in clock wise direction, andWeiterlesen
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- Tag 62
- Donnerstag, 30. Oktober 2014
- 🌫 -2 °C
- Höhe über NN: 4.459 ft
- MongoleiBayantsogt47°56’5” N 106°31’49” E
The dramatic landscape of Mongolia
30. Oktober 2014 in Mongolei ⋅ 🌫 -2 °C
Being here in October is cold, but we are able to see some dramatic changes in landscapes and scenaries. We woke up on the last day of the tour in the snow, but about 6 hours later we were in theWeiterlesen
Jen and KevinCamel riding was kind of like horse riding. Comfort level is about the same...
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- Tag 64
- Samstag, 1. November 2014
- 🌧 26 °C
- Höhe über NN: 4.216 ft
- MongoleiDund-Urt48°0’44” N 105°53’58” E
Sumo connection?
1. November 2014 in Mongolei ⋅ 🌧 26 °C
When we were in Japan about a month ago, we learned that many sucessful Sumo wrestlers are actually Mongolian. This year's Fall tournament was especially exciting because Ichinojo, from Mongolia, wasWeiterlesen
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- Tag 66
- Montag, 3. November 2014
- ⛅ 1 °C
- Höhe über NN: 4.242 ft
- MongoleiState Circus47°55’11” N 106°55’6” E
Fun in UB!
3. November 2014 in Mongolei ⋅ ⛅ 1 °C
After our country tour, we stayed in the capital-- Ulan Bator (UB for short) for a few days waiting for Kevin's Chinese visa to process. We checked out the local monasteries and land marks. AlsoWeiterlesen
Distracted.. eating a cinnabon?!? I bet someone is enjoying your art in their home.. paying it forward!
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- Tag 67
- Dienstag, 4. November 2014
- ☀️ -2 °C
- Höhe über NN: 6.079 ft
- MongoleiBayandzürh47°45’50” N 107°6’15” E
Terelji National park
4. November 2014 in Mongolei ⋅ ☀️ -2 °C
We took a day tour with 5 people in the hostel to see the giant Ghangis Khan statue near the Terelji National Park. This is suppose to be the largest equestrian statue in the world. We also stopped byWeiterlesen
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- Tag 71
- Samstag, 8. November 2014
- ☀️ 10 °C
- Höhe über NN: 190 ft
ChinaXihai39°56’19” N 116°22’7” E
The Red Lantern House
8. November 2014 in China ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
We came down to Beijing from UB via an overnight train. First time taking an overnight train and the experience was pretty cool. Staying at a beautiful courtyard Inn for backpackers in Beijing, andWeiterlesen
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- Tag 76
- Donnerstag, 13. November 2014 um 13:40
- ☀️ 26 °C
- Höhe über NN: 43 ft
- ChinaLinhai28°51’9” N 121°8’7” E
Linhai, China
13. November 2014 in China ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Went from Shanghai to Linhai to visit Kevin's step brother in Linhai. Linhai's old town area has a cool traditional wine house. Feels like traveling back in time.
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- Tag 76
- Donnerstag, 13. November 2014
- ⛅ 14 °C
- Höhe über NN: 16 ft
- ChinaLinhai28°50’49” N 121°8’15” E
Riding in the Linhai villages
13. November 2014 in China ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Christian and Leona's good friend "Lao Ye" was a bike shop owner in Linhai and a total motor head! He took us up to the nearby Linhai mountains for a ride. We drove through fields of where the famousWeiterlesen
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- Tag 78
- Samstag, 15. November 2014
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Höhe über NN: 10 ft
- ChinaJing’an31°14’10” N 121°25’23” E
Shanghai, China
15. November 2014 in China ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Can't break old habits... Kevin got in touch with a fishing club in Shanghai and the guy took us bass fishing! Who would have thought lure fishing is now in China??
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- Tag 83
- Donnerstag, 20. November 2014 um 11:55
- ⛅ 24 °C
- Höhe über NN: 46 ft
TaiwanTaipei25°2’19” N 121°32’7” E
Taipei
20. November 2014 in Taiwan ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Finally got to Taipei to take a break! Already dove head in to the delicious Taiwanese street foods!!! Sausages on a stick, stinky tofu, steamed rice with pork. Taste like home!!!
Rebecca MartinezEnjoy and rest up!! I miss the food from the trip ! Going to get dim sum next week =)
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- Tag 84
- Freitag, 21. November 2014
- ☀️ 26 °C
- Höhe über NN: 46 ft
- TaiwanTaipei25°2’18” N 121°32’7” E
Mom and Dad's
21. November 2014 in Taiwan ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Made it to Mom and Dad's place a few days ago. They have been busy with their retirement lives! Mom has been teaching different classes, giving seminars and mingling with students. Dad still serves asWeiterlesen
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- Tag 85
- Samstag, 22. November 2014
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Höhe über NN: 20 ft
- TaiwanTan-shui Station25°9’59” N 121°26’44” E
Tamsui and Shilin
22. November 2014 in Taiwan ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
My Aunt and Uncle took us to the Tamsui area today and treated us to a seafood feast! We totally stuffed ourselves and had to "walk off the food" by the river. Of course we can't resist the super sizeWeiterlesen
I guess you guys can forego transportation and just walk the rest of the trip to work off all those delicious meals.
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- Tag 86
- Sonntag, 23. November 2014
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Höhe über NN: 23 ft
- TaiwanTan-shui Station25°9’60” N 121°26’46” E
Catching Shrimps
23. November 2014 in Taiwan ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
One of the favorite Taiwanese past time is catching shrimps. People gather around a pool filled with tiger prawns, catch shrimps and drink beer. There is a technique to this thing...movements needs toWeiterlesen
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- Tag 89
- Mittwoch, 26. November 2014
- ⛅ 23 °C
- Höhe über NN: 115 ft
- TaiwanDanshui25°10’24” N 121°26’48” E
Tamsui and Bali
26. November 2014 in Taiwan ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
We returned to Tamsui and Bali to spend a few days at my aunt's apartment. It was nice to have the whole apartment to ourselves. Tamsui during the week days are breezy and beautiful, and the oldWeiterlesen
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- Tag 91
- Freitag, 28. November 2014
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Höhe über NN: 46 ft
- TaiwanTaipei25°2’19” N 121°32’7” E
Thanksgiving dinner in Taiwan
28. November 2014 in Taiwan ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
We couldn't just let Thanksgiving pass us by without any celebrations! There are no turkeys in Taiwan, so we cooked up some chicken, mashed potatoe+ gravy, mac n cheese, and a green salad. We had aWeiterlesen
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- Tag 91
- Freitag, 28. November 2014
- ⛅ 25 °C
- Höhe über NN: 72 ft
- TaiwanYonghe25°0’30” N 121°30’56” E
Night Market part 5
28. November 2014 in Taiwan ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
It's no joke that Taiwan is the home of Night Markets! This is now the 5th one that we've been to. Some old friends of mine took us out for a stroll in the Ruon Hua night market. It is one of theWeiterlesen
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- Tag 92
- Samstag, 29. November 2014
- ⛅ 29 °C
- Höhe über NN: 46 ft
- TaiwanXingya25°2’6” N 121°33’57” E
Birthday lunch
29. November 2014 in Taiwan ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Celebrating Kevin's birthday in Taiwan. Seafood buffet, beef cheeks, uni risotto and then a small cake.
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- Tag 94
- Montag, 1. Dezember 2014
- 🌬 23 °C
- Höhe über NN: 210 ft
- TaiwanFanshejiao24°8’2” N 120°36’36” E
Taichung. Rainbow village
1. Dezember 2014 in Taiwan ⋅ 🌬 23 °C
Checking out Taichung.... Just when I thought we've seen everything in the night market, Taichung's Feng Gia night market brings it to a different level. It is twice as big as some of the markets weWeiterlesen
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- Tag 99
- Samstag, 6. Dezember 2014 um 16:25
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Höhe über NN: 23 ft
- TaiwanHuluzhou25°3’35” N 121°36’2” E
Strolling around by the Kelung River
6. Dezember 2014 in Taiwan ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
We are now on our 4th month on the road. Still in Taiwan but will be heading to Shanghai soon to meet up with my brothers and have a Shanghai family Christmas!
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- Tag 103
- Mittwoch, 10. Dezember 2014 um 14:55
- ⛅ 23 °C
- Höhe über NN: 151 ft
- TaiwanTaiyang Pi24°42’51” N 121°41’20” E
Yilan, Taiwan
10. Dezember 2014 in Taiwan ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Dad rented a car and took us to visit Yilan. Had some awesome barrel cooked chicken and went to visit the KavaLan distillary. Who wants whiskey tonight?
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- Tag 104
- Donnerstag, 11. Dezember 2014 um 22:02
- ☁️ 13 °C
- Höhe über NN: 728 ft
- TaiwanPodang Xi24°40’39” N 121°36’18” E
Divine tree forest
11. Dezember 2014 in Taiwan ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Yilan has a national park housing some trees up to 2000 years old. Not too shabby compare to the California red wood trees. The tree in the picture is named Confucious. 2560 years old.
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- Tag 106
- Samstag, 13. Dezember 2014
- ⛅ 14 °C
- Höhe über NN: 46 ft
- TaiwanTaipei25°2’19” N 121°32’7” E
Wulai
13. Dezember 2014 in Taiwan ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Yumi and Vicky came to visit Taiwan! Went to the Wulai area and made our own hot spring pool by the river. So comfortable~
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- Tag 107
- Sonntag, 14. Dezember 2014
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Höhe über NN: 151 ft
- TaiwanYuanshanzi25°6’16” N 121°49’26” E
Jiufen
14. Dezember 2014 in Taiwan ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Old streets of Jiufen. Crowded with tourists but still very fun. Stalls are filled with tea houses and yummy street food. Views on the mountain is also amazing