Archive for September, 2009

Hua Qing Chi (Historical Hot Spring) part 2

Monday, September 7th, 2009

golden floor and bath

colorful fake fruit

bath time

the human image

red dragon eyes

Hua Qing Chi (Historical Hot Spring)

Monday, September 7th, 2009

I did research and gave a presentation on the famous couple who frequented this Hot Spring: Emperor Xuanzong (685-762) of the Tang Dynasty and his favorite concubine: Yang Gui Fei, considered to be one of the Four Great Beauties in all of Chinese history. It was impressive to see the real place.

the entrance

red lanterns

blue bowl

just add water

dramatic etching on the wall

josephine and me

Statues & People in Xi’An

Sunday, September 6th, 2009

horses leaping

3 horses

scholar

red dress

josephine & me

josephine & her parents

A Giant Terra Cotta Warrior & His Friend

Friday, September 4th, 2009

little girl

big feet

tough guy

two giants

holding hands

the back of my head

The Terra Cotta Warriors

Friday, September 4th, 2009

2 guards

kneeling ghost

kung fu

small head long arms

headless warriors

warriors & special guest

And 2 bonus pictures taken by my friend Josephine:

warriors view 1

warriors view 2

The Unmistakable Tourist: Final Episode

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

Xi’An, China. “Orphanage, Andy’s Dance, & Mount Hua.” Enjoy!

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Hope you have enjoyed these video episodes of my Asia trip. I’ve also got some pictures from Xi’An which I plan to post in the next few days. Peace & Joy!