Monthly Archives: October, 2009
China – Muslim lunch in Xi’an
Xi’an’s position along the Silk Road caused a legacy of intermingling of art, religion and culture which was probably an unintentional byproduct of the intended trade. As a result, pockets of culture usually expected elsewhere are available. We had lunch at this restaurant both days we were in Xi’an… and everything was delicious.
China – Emperor Liu Qi’s figures
Figures of people, cows, pigs, dogs, goats and other animals provided servants, food and guards for the emperor in the afterlife.
China – Mausoleum of Emperor Liu Qi
The figures are naked and armless because the arms were made of wood and clothing of silk – both of which deteriorated after almost 2000 years.
China – Mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi
Our guide – Raphael – picked us up at the airport and took us straight to the Mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi – the “underground museum.” We put shoe covers on and he told us about the emperor’s tomb and the 1/10th scale collection of clay figurines laid out around the perimeter. The …
China – Air China
We took an Air China flight from Beijing to Xi’an. The flight was early in the morning and took about two hours. (Our flight to Beijing from Shanghai was about 2 also.)
China – kids feeding a cat Pringles
As the trip goes i have become much less shy about taking pictures of people. In fact, i’m certain that other people have taken my picture more than i have made people the subject of my photo. In some places it was almost like we were the first white people some people have seen. We …
China – Simatai zip line
Just step through the leg loops, tighten the waist belt, clip in and sit down… safety was a little more lax than i’m used to but it was a great ride!
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