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Tag: China

  • 147 | Dogs :: Xiamen, China, 2014

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    A shaggy dog guarding a book stand on the streets of Xiamen. I bet he cleans up real pretty 🙁

  • 122 | Kids :: Shanghai, China, 2014

    122 | Kids :: Shanghai, China, 2014

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    Everything in this picture is just a little bit weird but somehow they all fit perfectly together 🙂

  • 069 | Party :: Shanghai, China, 2013

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    That one time when we got on a boat for some drinking and dancing, but the boat never left the dock because too many people showed up and it was a safety hazard, so the bartender gave me an entire giant bottle of whiskey instead @_@

  • 067 | Street Art :: Xiamen, China, 2014

    067 | Street Art :: Xiamen, China, 2014

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    I grew up in China during the awkward transition phase between propaganda posters and Chanel ads, and honestly found there to be many similarities between the two. Both consisted of an idealized image of who you should strive to be, and an easy to remember slogan. I encountered graffiti much later in life, and found…

  • 035 | Words :: Shanghai, China, 2013

    035 | Words :: Shanghai, China, 2013

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    Like any major metropolitan city, Shanghai has its dark side. One evening after dinner at a fancy restaurant on the Bund, a stroll led us to a neighborhood marked for eviction. The street was quiet. The fluorescent street light shines bleakly on the walls, painted and repainted with layers of whitewash. The power lines hung…

  • 006 | Night :: Shanghai, China, 2014

    006 | Night :: Shanghai, China, 2014

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    One of my favorite views of Shanghai is from the top floor of the Hyatt. Compared to some of the more popular bars on the Bund, Vue Bar is a quieter establishment, where you don’t have to jostle with a crowd for a comfortable position, and might even find a corner to sit down for…

  • 002 | Reflect :: Jiuzhai Valley, China, 2005

    002 | Reflect :: Jiuzhai Valley, China, 2005

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    I’m planning a China trip next year to visit friends, take care of some business, and show J where I grew up. He’s never been to Asia before, and I’m looking forward to showing him all the natural beauty and rich culture my native country has to offer. I do have to say that I’m…

  • Rambling

    Rambling

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    #1 As my first week back at work is coming to a close, I guess my long vacation is officially over. As I battled with the shells of a particularly resistant crayfish on a busy street in Shanghai, discussing the ousting of their prime minister with a table of Australians, I suddenly remembered the date,…