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When I got home from a two week Photography Tour in India recently, a dear friend wanted to schedule a long lunch right away so I could share the stories of my adventure while they were still fresh in my mind. We settled into our seats at a favorite EGR restaurant and I happily told […]
Some experiences stick with you forever…….or I hope they do. One of them happened to me on a Jim Cline Photography Tour in India in March. We traveled to Anandpur Sahib, Punjab near Pakistan to photograph the Hola Mahalla Festival. This is a really big deal for the Sikhs and specifically the...
There were many times when I wandered around Hong Kong in December that I just had to chuckle. Sometimes laugh out loud. Why? Signs and what struck me as funny use of English often caused me to stop, giggle and snap a photo. So did the Kong Kong Avenue of the Comic Stars. I loved […]
When the British steamed in to the sweet harbor off the coast of Mainland China I’m sure they had no idea that this part of the world would become what is known as the Pearl of the East or the biggest most important city of Asia. I have stayed in a large hotel on Victoria […]
Going to Lamma Island for a fish dinner is one of the traditions my Seattle born daughter-in-law remembers from her growing up years visiting her extended family in Hong Kong. Lucky us. We have been able to participate in this Lee family activity, making it our own tradition. It’s a wonderful...
Craving a bit of peace and quiet in the frenetic buzz of Hong Kong, I found myself really attracted to the idea of visiting the Chi Lin Nunnery. It was a short taxi ride from our hotel but felt far far away. The small guide book I bought in the gift shop describes the complex […]
Who would have thought that going to Hong Kong meant spending a day at the beach town. Note that I didn’t say “the beach.” It wasn’t really warm enough for me to shed my clothes and spread out a towel. However, we were drawn to see what a beach town on the Southside of Hong […]
The opportunity to go to Hong Kong in December to celebrate the wedding party of my daughter-in-law’s brother was too good to turn down. It was a special occasion attended by their Hong Kong relatives and friends. The family gathered around to welcome the new bride with food and drinks,...
Hong Kong does Christmas Decor in a Big WAY. Like Wow! I was so surprised to see the massive Christmas decorations— a mish mash of snowmen, gingerbread houses and flying Santas at every turn in this city, often called the World City of Asia. Christmas wreaths, Merry Christmas banners, colorful...
Some travelers get to know a place through its monuments, parks or museums. Driving through stunning landscapes, hiking the mountains or basking in the sun on sandy beaches are other ways to experience foreign destinations. Sampling local cuisine is also a means of getting a sense for the...