Post by Rogue Trader on Jan 11, 2012 6:10:14 GMT -5
The diversity of the people is tremendous. I can't honestly say, hand on heart that I never ever, not once felt threatened or worried by any of the people I met. Even though there was one occasion, where I should have been (but that's another story.)
Here are some of the peeps.
Big Six saw me taking photos and took it upon himself to show me around some of the local sights, and then took me to a small eatery where we had noodles and dumplings. Great bloke.
I stopped to ask for directions. they asked if I'd eaten, and where I was going to sleep. I replied and then they proceeded to feed me and allow me to sleep in their restroom. Again, outstanding generosity, humanity, and kindness.
I was passing through a small town and I noticed this guy doing his ink paintings. I stopped for a while to watch him. He asked me my name and proceeded to make this as a gift for me.
One of my favourite photographs of the many people I have taken pictures of. This lady was one of several doing laundry on a cold day, in a lake, on a mountain plateau. I think I fell in love with her. Hahaha, she was infectious with her toothy grin, and she never shut up once. Didn't matter how many times I told her I never understood a word she was saying she just waffled on and on and on, and on and on and on.
I never needed to partake in any medical requirements during my journey. Although I'm lead to believe that on one occasion I did have a potentially serious situation, but due to my ignorance, totally wrong self diagnosis, and lack of awareness it went unnoticed. It sorted itself eventually.
In China it seems that you can just go and get an IV drip anywhere for what ever reason. I passed many small shops that had fluid bags of all sizes and different coloured contents hanging in the windows and from racks in the shop. Even at some of the places the customers were sat out side enjoying their lives as if it was the norm - which I guess it is for them.
Once again my diet was as varied and outlandish as some of the previous countries. Alligator Steaks, Dog, Noodles, Chicken, Dumplings, Fruit Pancakes, and normal everyday fruits and vegs.
The mountains were as bad, or as good as any others I'd been over, just the scenery was more varied, and in some cases more interesting. from the long down hill rides I could look forward to, to the stepped hill terraces and the rice paddies. The lakes, the cleaner air, and the views.
Buildings, Pagodas, and Temples were equally attractive, and each one had it's own aura about it.
Hidden in the trees at the top of one mountain, was a monastery, where I was invited to stop for food. I spent the entire day there. Taking in the smell of the incense, the sounds of the chanting and the prayers, and soaking up the atmosphere and views of the great icons on display.
Due to the volume of pictures in this post I have curtailed it here and will continue in Pt 3.
Here are some of the peeps.
Playing MaJong
Playing Cards
He called himself Bigsix
Playing Cards
He called himself Bigsix
Big Six saw me taking photos and took it upon himself to show me around some of the local sights, and then took me to a small eatery where we had noodles and dumplings. Great bloke.
Traffic Commissioners
I stopped to ask for directions. they asked if I'd eaten, and where I was going to sleep. I replied and then they proceeded to feed me and allow me to sleep in their restroom. Again, outstanding generosity, humanity, and kindness.
I was passing through a small town and I noticed this guy doing his ink paintings. I stopped for a while to watch him. He asked me my name and proceeded to make this as a gift for me.
One of my favourite photographs of the many people I have taken pictures of. This lady was one of several doing laundry on a cold day, in a lake, on a mountain plateau. I think I fell in love with her. Hahaha, she was infectious with her toothy grin, and she never shut up once. Didn't matter how many times I told her I never understood a word she was saying she just waffled on and on and on, and on and on and on.
I never needed to partake in any medical requirements during my journey. Although I'm lead to believe that on one occasion I did have a potentially serious situation, but due to my ignorance, totally wrong self diagnosis, and lack of awareness it went unnoticed. It sorted itself eventually.
In China it seems that you can just go and get an IV drip anywhere for what ever reason. I passed many small shops that had fluid bags of all sizes and different coloured contents hanging in the windows and from racks in the shop. Even at some of the places the customers were sat out side enjoying their lives as if it was the norm - which I guess it is for them.
Once again my diet was as varied and outlandish as some of the previous countries. Alligator Steaks, Dog, Noodles, Chicken, Dumplings, Fruit Pancakes, and normal everyday fruits and vegs.
Though I'm sure some of you think I will eat anything, I did actually draw the line on these ones.
If you know what it is you'll understand why 
The mountains were as bad, or as good as any others I'd been over, just the scenery was more varied, and in some cases more interesting. from the long down hill rides I could look forward to, to the stepped hill terraces and the rice paddies. The lakes, the cleaner air, and the views.
Buildings, Pagodas, and Temples were equally attractive, and each one had it's own aura about it.
Hidden in the trees at the top of one mountain, was a monastery, where I was invited to stop for food. I spent the entire day there. Taking in the smell of the incense, the sounds of the chanting and the prayers, and soaking up the atmosphere and views of the great icons on display.
Due to the volume of pictures in this post I have curtailed it here and will continue in Pt 3.
Jo
