… Continued from Lions and Tigers and Bears and so much more, part 1 The Funny So, I don’t know if you’ll think it’s funny, but while we wandered through the concrete cage section, we were surprised by an all … Continued
Today, I went to the zoo! I love zoos and was a bit scared of going to one in China because I’ve been told and read in Lonely Planet that the zoos in China treated the animals very poorly with … Continued
The last few posts haven’t had any pictures so I thought this one would have more pictures. On Monday, I walked around campus to explore a bit more and this time brought my camera with me. So these are pictures … Continued
Summer Palace Our next big group adventure, planned by China Horizons, was an adventure at the Summer Palace in Beijing. This massive complex was originally built hundreds of years ago but due to wars and fires, it was destroyed several … Continued
Most places I’ve been around the world have at least one walking street with lots of shopping and food, Beijing is no different and it is very close to our hostel. After a day of sightseeing with the group, some … Continued
Great Wall of China One must-see for everyone who visits China is the Great Wall. Originally built many centuries ago by the joining of many city walls when China united under one emperor, the Great Wall is magnificent. Because of … Continued
Left for China on Saturday and landed in Korea on Monday. Yeah, I skipped right over Sunday. I guess that’s okay though cause its one day less to wait for China since I’m getting there this (Monday) afternoon. A few … Continued
When someone talks about getting drinks in Dublin, you probably think of Dublin, Ireland and beer. Well, when I say it I mean Dublin, Texas and Dr Pepper. That’s the home of the oldest original Dr Pepper bottling plant and … Continued
What is art? It is completely subjective, that’s what it is. What one person may call a piece of art another may not. Some art is very realistic or recognizable while other art is completely abstract not in the … Continued
Did you know there’s a rainforest in downtown Dallas? That’s right a full on rainforest with big trees, monkeys, a big waterfall, tropical birds, colorful reptiles and a sloth all tucked nicely in the shadows of tall glass skyscrapers. It’s … Continued