Comments on: China's natural scenery

By: karen

karen — Mon, 26 May 2008 22:00:11 +0000

I like everything about China. I'm attractive to Chinese culture. I hope someday I get to go visit. Thank you for the beautiful sceneries, I love it.

By: Bruce

Bruce — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 06:46:36 +0000

@Jeneah: an accurate deduction I'd say. But it wasn't China per see we were underwhelmed by—in that respect the trip made a lasting impression. The sad thing is that the company we went with didn't let us experience much of what we considered the "real" China, taking us from one shopping opportunity to another. That in itself says a lot, perhaps, about the economic powerhouse that is the New China, and I suspect we would have likely had a similar experience had we gone with another company. It's not a destination we would have gone to as independent travelers. Luckily not all things in life need to be 100% enjoyable in order to count as unmissable experiences.

By: Jeneah

Jeneah — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:35:23 +0000

I loved your journaling and pictutes of the trip but I am a bit confused on one thing: did you enjoy it? You seemed under-whelmed in much of your writing about your travels to China.

By: Bruce

Bruce — Mon, 07 May 2007 19:09:21 +0000

With respect Philip, my blog is the perfect place to record my impressions. We all make value judgements every day using the only terms of reference we have: our own. I do not enjoy standing in other people's spit, or having it whistle past my ear while listening to a performance, and in my country I have the freedom of speech to say so. I am sure there are numerous activities in social groups other than your own that you likewise don't "approve" of. I find it sad that judging the value of my personal view is the only thing that moved you to comment on this article.

By: Philip Gardiner

Philip Gardiner — Mon, 07 May 2007 15:07:59 +0000

I stumbled onto your page looking for information about Zhang Yimou's light Impression Sanjie Liu - why must you judge people on your own terms? "... and sadly the popular habit of hawking & spitting in the street"

By: Bruce

Bruce — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 09:07:45 +0000

Not convinced Kevin—but then I have a collection of Li River photos that may or may not feature the same karsts ;-)

By: Kevin S.

Kevin S. — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 07:51:47 +0000

You didn't mention it, but the picture you took at Yangshuo, Limestone landscape along the Li River, graces the back of the 20 RMB note.

By: Bruce

Bruce — Sun, 29 Oct 2006 01:31:30 +0000

Looking at the pics of your 'renno' Carolyn I can see why you like Simone's Silver Cave photo! We particularly liked your image of the multi-coloured corrugated sheets in I can sing a rainbow.

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Sun, 29 Oct 2006 01:10:24 +0000

Some fantastic photos, especially the Silver cave one.

By: Bruce

Bruce — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 18:17:49 +0000

Thanks for dropping by Yife. I guess you've noticed significant changes to the scenery then since the area began flooding. We were told that the gorges were even more sheer and dramatic before, and that it was possible to see the Lesser Gorges only by a much smaller boat. It was a shame we didn't have good weather for our visit, but even the ship's brochure photos were misty!