Destination: China

Gallery: Buddhist Temple in Foshan

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 | By florida_family | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Foshan Family Temple

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 | By florida_family | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Foshan

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 | By florida_family | Photo Gallery

A special visit in China

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 | By florida_family | Views [1027]

We left Hong Kong by train.  When I was planning this trip this was the part that concerned me a little - getting on and off a train in China.  Airports I can handle - I fly so much with work that I am at home in any airport. But we don't do trains much, ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

READ THIS MESSAGE bc this is the truth

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 | By rprip | Views [645] | Comments [1]

Memories that first come to mind Pakistan - the hospitality of the people, glaciers, snow covered mountains, desert passes, people of Kailash, climbing a mountain for 7 hours when all I wanted to do was pass out because I was sick, Mastuj-meeting ... Read more >

Tags: People

Thankful

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 | By rprip | Views [392]

I am thankful for having this opportunity to see the live's of others. I am thankful for having the funds to expense a trip for four months. I am thankful to my family and friends for accepting my free spirit side and understanding the needs of an ... Read more >

Tags: Philosophy of travel

Tis the season...

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 | By avant-garde_chauvintist | Views [818] | Comments [3]

for breaking up. I ran into Kevin in the subway today. I'll unabashedly admit that he is my favorite student. I started excitedly chatting, "Hi! How are you?" He mumbled and bumbled his way through a conversation. Weirdly answering ... Read more >

Tags: Friends

Hong Kong

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 | By rprip | Views [352]

The british love hill stations. Hong Kong is another place that is built amongst mountains, hills and surrounded by water. What a beautiful place...especially the island with the Big Bhuddha. I wish I had more time to visit the islands. Between ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

Penang, Malaysia and Indonesia

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 | By rprip | Views [616]

I didn't think I would go this route. I was ready to go back to Cambodia, Krabi and Phuket. I somehow am going to Penang in route to Sumatra, Indonesia. If I don't go with Kelly, I won't make it to Indonesia or the Philippines on the trip. I'm ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Hong Kong is for shopping

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 | By florida_family | Views [762]

We got in very late last night after a long day traveling. I think it was about 2:30 before we got to bed.  For the first time I can remember Veronica slept past 7 a.m.  - in fact she slept until 11:30! That's one for the record books.  To start the ... Read more >

Tags: Shopping

DVDs, coffee, passports and nail clippings

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 | By avant-garde_chauvintist | Views [632]

Life in China is evolving into something like Christmas break. I spend all my time watching movies (I've bought 70 DVDs; I counted), drinking coffee, worrying about when I will get my passport back and cleaning the Beijing funk from beneath my nails.... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation

Gallery: It's fun to stay at the YMCA

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 | By florida_family | Photo Gallery

Waiting at the Airport in Seoul

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 | By florida_family | Views [493] | Comments [1]

We are on a layover between Beijing and Hong Kong in Seoul, Korea. I know this doesn't make sense, but that's air travel for you.  Today is a travel day - packing up our 12 suitcases and spending time on planes and at airports. We are all feeling a little ... Read more >

Tags: planes trains & automobiles

Gallery: Chinese Crafts & Stores

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 | By florida_family | Photo Gallery

Gallery: The Great Wall

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 | By florida_family | Photo Gallery