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Beijing - Off the Beaten Track

Off the Beaten Track - Mountains in West Beijing(excerpt)

Beijing is massive. Most people stay well within the reach of the 5th Ring Road (unless it's a day trip to Badaling or the Ming Tombs). As a result, they're missing out on the real "great outdoors" -- on the outskirts of Beijing.

And we're talking about the bits of Beijing that sometimes don't even make [...]

Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite Park

The view looking across the breadth of the meadow(excerpt)

Tuolumne Meadows is a mountain meadow in the Tuolumne River section of Yosemite.  A bit remoter relative to the main Yosemite Valley, the meadow still draws its fair share of visitors with its spectacular mountain vista, nearby river and lake, and rock-climbing.

These photos capture a panoramic view of the surrounding domes as you [...]

This hat or that hat

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I thought it best since I had made my excuses to get in a hotel that I should perhaps repack everything and post some stuff back. Wise move. Previously it has been too chilly and awkward to strip the bags down and start again. Next to my radiator I was ruthless. Almost.

Popped into the post office and sent off the parcel.

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Views from Hoover Tower at Stanford

The Oval(excerpt)

I don't get to the top of Hoover Tower all too often, but when I do, I never regret it. As a student, it's the highlight of my unofficial tour that I give to all of my visitors. I’ll never forget my first [...]

Colorado traveling

Adams Falls(excerpt)

Here is a short summary of all the places shown in the pictures of Colorado above and in my profile...

Adams Falls is a good drive no matter which direction you come from, but if you have an entire day to explore, the jump-off points are easy to get to.  Either head north from Empire or west out of Estes Park and you'll find your [...]

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