We would have come through Hsipaw if we had been able to travel overland from Yunnan province, China, on way … Continue reading Trekking in Hsipaw, Myanmar

This is pretty amazing…729 page text-inscribed mid 19th century marble slabs each page in its own small stupa cover 15 … Continue reading The Worlds Biggest book 

A short hour and twenty minute flight from Kunming brought us to Mandalay. Alot more motorbikes (gas) here and a … Continue reading Mayanmar (Burma) Arrival

Backtracking a bit but worth a footnote to advenure in China…the Stone Forest outside of Kunming, Yunnan Province, a World … Continue reading Stone Forest

Wei Shan muslim village (established in 14th century)..Evening classes of Arabic for all students. Wei Shan Ancient Town established 600 … Continue reading Last of Yunnan

Shaxi is a Bai town. Little Mandarin here! Above is Christmas Day hiking with guide Sarah in the Shibao mountains … Continue reading Shaxi – A Must Stop in Yunnan

Not a hike for the faint of heart: Tiger Leaping Gorge outside of Lijaing about 5000 ft above sea level..This … Continue reading Serious day hike

First day with Yunnan guide, Sarah, at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain outside LiJiang in Yunnan Province. Meadows, forests and snowcapped, … Continue reading LiJiang Yunnan

As I close the chapter of travels in the eastern provinces I need to share a couple of stories. I … Continue reading The People

We have spent the last week near or on the the coast, just south of Shanghai. Here is a map … Continue reading Eastern China