Freeway Flowers
At first glance, this looks like a photo of a freeway. But what I really wanted to capture was the flowerpots of coleus hanging from...
Ghibli-Like
I’ve posted more than once about the cute little hilltop towers in Qingdao that remind me of creatures designed by Studio Ghibli. But actually, the...
The Viking Village of Njardarheimr in Gudvangen
I have no excuse for it. But after five trips to Iceland and as many readings of Egil’s Saga, I finally realized that most of...
Number One Bathing Beach
The Chinese are famous for flowery names, but this beach is actually named Number One Bathing Beach. There are five swimming beaches in Qingdao, and...
Birdwatching
Some people travel the world to look at birds. I’ve never paid them much attention. But our hotel in Qingdao was set in the middle...