Saturday, November 28, 2009

A perfect blend of Jogya batik pattern and Spider Man.

Prambanan

Borobudur


Borobudur. Our guide told us that the Dutch painted the entire temple complex yellow so it glowed at night under lights. Some of the yellow paint couldn't be removed and is still visible today.

Hangzhou and Beijing

Sweet olive is the city flower. The flowers are in full bloom in October. The whole city smells sweet.
scene of the West Lake


scene of the West Lake

Bus in Hangzhou. Each bus is equipped with 2 TV screens. Most of the time, passengers can only watch commercials. But they also get a few minutes of news and other TV shows. And the fare? About 30 cents per ride.



The kids tried to determine what kind boat to take: a small one or a big one. Rock, paper, scissor, shoe is probably the best way to end a dispute.





Garden of an old residential house of the famous Dr. Hu Xueyan in Hangzhou. The house is now a city museum.

This is one of the heroes who climbed the Great Wall.+



Two troopers.




After a day of climbing the Great Wall, it's time to enjoy a hearty meal -- the famous Beijing Roast Duck at Quanjude Restaurant.



Beihai Park



Some retirees found peace and harmony by practicing calligraphy on cement floor with a gigantic brush.