Recently, I’ve been visiting temples all over Beijing, Buddhist temples, Taoist temples, a mosque, etc. Dazhongsi or the Great Bell Temple is just a mile from where I’ve lived for the last three years. I attempted visiting before, but it … Continued
My main purpose for being in the U.S. was a family reunion in Breckenridge, Colorado. To get there, I hopped in a car and drove with family from Texas. We made a couple of stops on our Colorado road trip … Continued
Beijing is known for its rich history, China for its 5,000 years back to antiquity, but this Oriental capital also boasts a Paleolithic heritage discovered and preserved at the Peking Man Site or Zhoukoudian. I have wanted to visit this … Continued
Confucius said many things that have been passed down for thousands of years and continue to influence daily life in China. In Beijing, the Confucius Temple reminds visitors of his significant impact on Chinese culture and philosophy. It is the … Continued
Before departing from Hawaii, my colleague and I thought we should at least spend a day in Honolulu. Our flight left at night, so we could spend the whole day in Hawaii’s capital city. We wandered the city starting near … Continued
Madrid Spain Temple Our later bus got us back to Madrid from Granada with just enough time to rush to the Madrid Spain Temple. We checked into the patron housing took a couple of breaths and went to sleep. The … Continued
Royal Palace of Madrid If you’ve ever wanted to explore a castle from fairy tales like those in Disney movies, then visit the Royal Palace of Madrid. It is a spectacular example of Baroque architecture. It is grandiose and decorative. … Continued
The highlight of the Alhambra is the Nasrid Palace. This 13th century palace is the pinnacle of Spanish Islamic architecture. Even after the Reconquista at the end of the 15th century, the Spanish monarchies maintained the architectural details of the … Continued
When planning this trip to Spain, I debated about where to go. My tickets were in and out of Madrid, so I thought I shouldn’t go too far away from the capitol and waste time traveling. I considered Granada, home … Continued
