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- Day 59
- Monday, October 27, 2014 at 8:22 PM
- 🌙 9 °C
- Altitude: 6,640 ft
MongoliaTariat Sum48°8’8” N 99°58’43” E
Volcano and White Lake
October 27, 2014 in Mongolia ⋅ 🌙 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 closerRead more
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- Day 61
- Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 4:28 PM
- ⛅ 27 °C
- Altitude: 4,813 ft
- MongoliaMogod48°22’19” N 102°40’13” E
The hospitality of Mongolian people...
October 29, 2014 in Mongolia ⋅ ⛅ 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. InsteadRead more
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- Day 61
- Wednesday, October 29, 2014
- ⛅ 0 °C
- Altitude: 4,183 ft
- MongoliaUlaanbaatar Hot47°54’31” N 106°43’7” E
Ovoo
October 29, 2014 in Mongolia ⋅ ⛅ 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, andRead more
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- Day 62
- Thursday, October 30, 2014
- 🌫 -2 °C
- Altitude: 4,459 ft
- MongoliaBayantsogt47°56’5” N 106°31’49” E
The dramatic landscape of Mongolia
October 30, 2014 in Mongolia ⋅ 🌫 -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 theRead more
Jen and KevinCamel riding was kind of like horse riding. Comfort level is about the same...
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- Day 64
- Saturday, November 1, 2014
- 🌧 26 °C
- Altitude: 4,216 ft
- MongoliaDund-Urt48°0’44” N 105°53’58” E
Sumo connection?
November 1, 2014 in Mongolia ⋅ 🌧 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, wasRead more
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- Day 66
- Monday, November 3, 2014
- ⛅ 1 °C
- Altitude: 4,242 ft
- MongoliaState Circus47°55’11” N 106°55’6” E
Fun in UB!
November 3, 2014 in Mongolia ⋅ ⛅ 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. AlsoRead more
Distracted.. eating a cinnabon?!? I bet someone is enjoying your art in their home.. paying it forward!
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- Day 67
- Tuesday, November 4, 2014
- ☀️ -2 °C
- Altitude: 6,079 ft
- MongoliaBayandzürh47°45’50” N 107°6’15” E
Terelji National park
November 4, 2014 in Mongolia ⋅ ☀️ -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 byRead more
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- Day 71
- Saturday, November 8, 2014
- ☀️ 10 °C
- Altitude: 190 ft
ChinaXihai39°56’19” N 116°22’7” E
The Red Lantern House
November 8, 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, andRead more
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- Day 76
- Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 1:40 PM
- ☀️ 26 °C
- Altitude: 43 ft
- ChinaLinhai28°51’9” N 121°8’7” E
Linhai, China
November 13, 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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- Day 76
- Thursday, November 13, 2014
- ⛅ 14 °C
- Altitude: 16 ft
- ChinaLinhai28°50’49” N 121°8’15” E
Riding in the Linhai villages
November 13, 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 famousRead more
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- Day 78
- Saturday, November 15, 2014
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Altitude: 10 ft
- ChinaJing’an31°14’10” N 121°25’23” E
Shanghai, China
November 15, 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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- Day 83
- Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 11:55 AM
- ⛅ 24 °C
- Altitude: 46 ft
TaiwanTaipei25°2’19” N 121°32’7” E
Taipei
November 20, 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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- Day 84
- Friday, November 21, 2014
- ☀️ 26 °C
- Altitude: 46 ft
- TaiwanTaipei25°2’18” N 121°32’7” E
Mom and Dad's
November 21, 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 asRead more
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- Day 85
- Saturday, November 22, 2014
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Altitude: 20 ft
- TaiwanTan-shui Station25°9’59” N 121°26’44” E
Tamsui and Shilin
November 22, 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 sizeRead more
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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- Day 86
- Sunday, November 23, 2014
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Altitude: 23 ft
- TaiwanTan-shui Station25°9’60” N 121°26’46” E
Catching Shrimps
November 23, 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 toRead more
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- Day 89
- Wednesday, November 26, 2014
- ⛅ 23 °C
- Altitude: 115 ft
- TaiwanDanshui25°10’24” N 121°26’48” E
Tamsui and Bali
November 26, 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 oldRead more
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- Day 91
- Friday, November 28, 2014
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Altitude: 46 ft
- TaiwanTaipei25°2’19” N 121°32’7” E
Thanksgiving dinner in Taiwan
November 28, 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 aRead more
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- Day 91
- Friday, November 28, 2014
- ⛅ 25 °C
- Altitude: 72 ft
- TaiwanYonghe25°0’30” N 121°30’56” E
Night Market part 5
November 28, 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 theRead more
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- Day 92
- Saturday, November 29, 2014
- ⛅ 29 °C
- Altitude: 46 ft
- TaiwanXingya25°2’6” N 121°33’57” E
Birthday lunch
November 29, 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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- Day 94
- Monday, December 1, 2014
- 🌬 23 °C
- Altitude: 210 ft
- TaiwanFanshejiao24°8’2” N 120°36’36” E
Taichung. Rainbow village
December 1, 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 weRead more
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- Day 99
- Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 4:25 PM
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Altitude: 23 ft
- TaiwanHuluzhou25°3’35” N 121°36’2” E
Strolling around by the Kelung River
December 6, 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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- Day 103
- Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at 2:55 PM
- ⛅ 23 °C
- Altitude: 151 ft
- TaiwanTaiyang Pi24°42’51” N 121°41’20” E
Yilan, Taiwan
December 10, 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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- Day 104
- Thursday, December 11, 2014 at 10:02 PM
- ☁️ 13 °C
- Altitude: 728 ft
- TaiwanPodang Xi24°40’39” N 121°36’18” E
Divine tree forest
December 11, 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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- Day 106
- Saturday, December 13, 2014
- ⛅ 14 °C
- Altitude: 46 ft
- TaiwanTaipei25°2’19” N 121°32’7” E
Wulai
December 13, 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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- Day 107
- Sunday, December 14, 2014
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Altitude: 151 ft
- TaiwanYuanshanzi25°6’16” N 121°49’26” E
