Monthly Archives: July 2013
The Vastness of Tiananmen Square
Although we had arrived in Beijing one day prior to the first itinerary day of our Viking River Cruise and had a leisurely day exploring the Beijing Zoo and Lama Temple, our first “real” day found us literally running to … Continue reading
China’s quietly reverent Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
On our first of many hot, steamy days touring China, we left the Beijing Zoo, navigated the labyrinthine subway system (completely dependent on the kindness of strangers), boarded Line 2 of the Circle Line, and walked the sidewalk lined with … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: Masterpiece
The Weekly Photo Challenge for this week focuses on the word Masterpiece. Since we were at the beach this week with our family, I watched with interest as our son Jeff created special pancakes for his daughter and a couple … Continue reading
A Word a Week Challenge: Roof
This week’s A Word a Week Challenge: Roof came during our annual week at the beach. We stay at Pawleys Island, South Carolina, in a house one row off the beach, but we have a good vantage point from the … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: Fresh
You’ve no doubt heard of the farm-to-table movement, one we embrace heartily especially in the summer. Produce stands and temporary farmers’ markets pop up in some of the most unlikely places like church parking lots, downtown squares, and temporary make-shift … Continue reading
It’s Panda-monium at the Beijing Zoo!
We’ve just returned from a trip of a lifetime — a Viking River Cruise appropriately named Imperial Jewels of China – with an itinerary spanning several cities from Beijing to Shanghai including sights and sounds we had only hoped to see. In … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: The Golden Hour
This week’s Weekly Photo Challenge focuses on The Golden Hour — that first or last hour of the day when we treasure the glow cast by the sun’s rays. My husband and I have just returned from a trip to China, … Continue reading
