Buena Vista View (River Cave part one)
16. November 2023 auf den Philippinen ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
After a frustrating start and much confusion, our day in Puerto Princesa turned into a wonderful adventure.
Last time we were here, Lar and I booked a tour with 3 B’s Travel. For a set price, theyWeiterlesen
Hong Kong at Night
12. November 2023 in Hong Kong
Hong Kong boasts more skyscrapers than any other city. Its skyline stretches on and on, with layer upon layer jutting up from the hills like sharp teeth. By day it’s daunting and gray, but at nightWeiterlesen
Hong Kong Port
12. November 2023 in Hong Kong ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
The cruise port terminal in Hong Kong is built where the runway to the “most dangerous airport in the world” once stood. These days the runway has been replaced by a long building with a rooftopWeiterlesen
Nan Lien Garden
12. November 2023 in Hong Kong ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
A free shuttle whisked us from the Hong Kong cruise port terminal to a busy mall. Instead of shopping, however, Larry and I walked to a public garden.
Nan Lian Garden is a classical Chinese styleWeiterlesen
Tin Hau Temple
12. November 2023 in Hong Kong
After escaping the pushy merchants at the jade market, Larry and I wandered into the Tin Hau Temple.
Tin Hau is the Goddess of Seafarers, and the main altar is dedicated to her. According to the signWeiterlesen
4 Hong Kong Markets
11. November 2023 in Hong Kong ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
Our Hong Kong guide, Patrick, was excellent. His jokes kept us on our toes, but he shared a lot about his life, the culture, politics, and history.
As part of our tour, he took us to 4 differentWeiterlesen
Floating Village
11. November 2023 in Hong Kong ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
We took a sampan ride through the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter, a part of Hong Kong famous for floating seafood restaurants in a harbor protected from heavy storms.
A cluster of fishing boats moorWeiterlesen
Bamboo Scaffolding
11. November 2023 in Hong Kong ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
Just as in Japan, people drive on the left in Hong Kong. But unlike Japan, I saw signs on the pavement reminding us to “look left.”
I saw a lot of folks wearing wide brimmed straw hats, but whatWeiterlesen
Victoria Peak
11. November 2023 in Hong Kong ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
We took a funicular up to the top of Victoria Peak, but it was a drizzly day in Hong Kong, so the view kept disappearing.
The floor of the funicular tram is wavy, so when we were at a steep angle,Weiterlesen
Larry’s Spa Day
8. November 2023 auf den Philippinen ⋅ 🌩️ 82 °F
When you book a trip to a tropical paradise, you don’t see rainy day photos on the travel agent’s website, but rainy days happen.
Not only is it raining here in Puerto Princesa, but the windWeiterlesen
Pedicab Tour
6. November 2023 auf den Philippinen ⋅ ⛅ 91 °F
We originally planned to explore Manila’s Intramuros on foot, but we wound up taking a pedicab tour.
We had already turned down several taxis and tour buses, but something about these guys drew usWeiterlesen
Intramuros
6. November 2023 auf den Philippinen ⋅ ⛅ 91 °F
Here are a few more of the places we stopped during our pedicab tour of Manila’s Intramuros.
Along the way we saw Japanese canons, a statue of a Mexican president, and a little park with basWeiterlesen
MC’s House
6. November 2023 auf den Philippinen ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F
One of our pedicab drivers, MC, swung by his apartment during our tour. See the door in the second photo?
We entered there, walked through a dark and narrow corridor, then emerged into the mainWeiterlesen
Fancy Courtyards
6. November 2023 auf den Philippinen ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F
Some parts of Manila’s Intramuros were pretty swanky with pretty garden courtyards, cafes, and restaurants.
WWII Memorial
6. November 2023 auf den Philippinen ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F
Manila was heavily bombed during WWII, and this statue is a memorial to all the innocent civilians who died as a result. Their ashes are contained inside, along with a time capsule to be opened inWeiterlesen
Manila Cathedral
6. November 2023 auf den Philippinen ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F
Manila’s Cathedral is within the Intramuros, the old walled section of the city.
The church was originally built in the 1600s, but it sustained major damage in WWII.
I’ve never seen aWeiterlesen
Chinese Calligraphy Lesson
4. November 2023 in Taiwan ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
After our hot and sweaty tromp along Kaohsiung’s harbor, we were grateful to enter the air conditioned cruise port terminal.
There we found that locals had set up tables to teach their us ChineseWeiterlesen
Kaohsiung Skyline
4. November 2023 in Taiwan ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
The more I travel, the more aware I become of Portugal’s influence on the world.
In Taiwan, for instance, early Portuguese sailors called Taiwan “Ilha Formosa,” meaning “beautiful island.”Weiterlesen
Pier 2 Arts Center
4. November 2023 in Taiwan ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
Kaohsiung’s Pier 2 Arts Center is sprinkled with public art as well as private galleries. We also found a cluster of air conditioned shops, which provided a must needed respite from the heat beforeWeiterlesen
Great Harbor Bridge
4. November 2023 in Taiwan
Kaohsiung’s Great Harbor Bridge is a horizontally rotating bridge. We didn’t see it in action, but it has some interesting features.
The octopus looking sculpture has tentacles, each of whichWeiterlesen
Walk in Kaohsiung
4. November 2023 in Taiwan
All the info we had about Kiaohsiung implied that interesting sites were within walking distance. What we didn’t count on was the heat and humidity.
We may look fairly fresh in that first photo,Weiterlesen
Taiwan Skylines
3. November 2023 in Taiwan ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
Kwan Yin is the Chinese goddess of mercy and compassion. If you look closely in the second photo, you can see the world’s largest statue of her.
The fourth photo features Taipei 101. It was theWeiterlesen
Dihua Street
3. November 2023 in Taiwan ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
Our guide described Taipei’s oldest street as, “a whole bunch of Chinatowns squished together.”
It certainly was a lively shopping street, with a varied array of goods, everything from driedWeiterlesen
Matchmaking Temple
3. November 2023 in Taiwan ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
A teeny little Buddhist temple is squeezed between buildings along Taipei’s oldest street.
Tradition claims that praying here can help you find your true love. I stood back and watched as a youngWeiterlesen
Baoan Temple
3. November 2023 in Taiwan ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
Baoan Temple is dedicated to Pashen Tati, the god of medicine in Taipei’s local folk religion.
Do you see the window with the five bamboo columns in it? You will always see windows with an oddWeiterlesen













































































































































































































































































