dmz (de-militarized zone), south korea

on the dmz tour we were taken to see,

the third infiltration tunnel, which was supposed to be

an easy way for north koreans to enter the south,

through a long narrow dirt mouth.

we also visited the last station on the pyongnang line,

a tourist passenger train that connects the countries fine.

jsa (joint security area), south korea

jsa visit
with military guides
for our protection

our tour guide giving a history and introduction

south korean solider in "the rock" pose

the center line of the table indicates the boundary between north and south korea

north korean solider checking out our group

site of the axe murder incident

bridge of no return

north korean money (yes, we bought it as a souvenir)

pearl river cruise, guangzhou, china

a rainy evening

a relaxing river cruise

pretty buildings, lights

mtr, guangzhou, china

very specific
rules you must follow on the
guangzhou mtr

hey kids, no chasing allowed either.

you.  yeah, you.  you better not bring balloons on this subway!

yuexiu park, guangzhou

guangzhou's yuexiu park
home to the five rams statue
a symbol of peace

yuexiu district, guangzhou

while building the china hotel, 

they uncovered an ancient tomb.

upon excavation the facts did tell,

it was the second nanyue king's mausoleum.

fifteen people were buried in the tomb with the king,

along with animals, food, clothing and more.

clothing and jewellery made of jade, namely a suit and rings,

and enough pottery and musical instruments to fill a store.

suit made of jade and silk thread

shamian island, guangzhou, china

shamian island

became popular trade place

for all westerners

large tree lined streets

and western architecture

flowers, parks to see

the cheap chinese way to transport