Venice
I was worried coming to Europe with my niece. I didn’t know her that well but the time together has allowed me to get to know her better and her a chance to get to know me. I’m lucky to have had the chance. #coldfiltered #dallasdoeseurope1 (at Venice,...
Read moreToday you’re told: Act, always act! But what is action without thought? It is the barbarism born of inertia. You are told: brush aside the party of peace; it saps your courage! But I tell you that to stand for peace today is to wage the most heroic of battles.
Jean Jaures Quote
Jean Jaurès, founder of France’s Socialist Party and was assassinated 100 years ago on Thursday.
Soon To Be A Hotel
This hospital will be turned into a hotel and shopping area. It’s massive and beautiful but run down. Yes, I tried to sneak in but no such luck. #coldfiltered #dallasdoeseurope1 (at Hôtel-Dieu de...
Les Traboules
Today, we walked around a lot through these wonderful hidden corridors called Les Traboules which are sometimes covered corridors through private buildings. The spaces are public but the apartments above are not. Les Traboules usually have a courtyard at the centre...
Rodin...
Airbnb
Lea is the first person I have met here in Paris and she has been amazing. She is the one who offered me the glass of wine when I first arrived. She gave me valuable information as to what to do and see. Where I am living, is a home of 6 friends sharing an apartment....
Walking in Paris
Walked all day. (at...
Walking in Paris
I love the stone facades of this city. I walked over 35KM yesterday. I never got bored with the buildings and the architecture. It is a beutiful place to be. #nofilterneeded #dallasgoestoeurope1 (at La cave de...
Point Alexandre III in Paris
It was a beautiful day walking around yesterday. The streets were crowded with tourists like me and many others watching the Tour De France final. It was so busy I looked up and captured this.#vscocam #coldfiltered #dallasgoestoeurope1 (at Pont Alexandre...
Eiffel Tower
Effel Tower (standard...
First Night in Paris
I may never hostel or hotel again if I travel alone. I am using Airbnb on this trip and it has been really good. I have a room in the residential area of Paris for the next four days. There are some nice cafes around and the people here have been extremely helpful....
Sunsets on Shenzhen Bay
Sunsets and picture taking on Flickr. An incredible end to a beautiful day. I was shown this area of Hong Kong, near Shenzhen Bay. I thought I had explored almost everywhere and yet I continue to find new place to see. Again, I am lucky to live...
Good Bye Messages
Good bye messages from the P6. The academic year is slowly coming to an end
Making Dumplings
PMQ
The Night Market at P.M.Q (Police Married Quarters). It is a new art market near the bar district of Soho in Hong Kong. The huge building offers discounted rent for artists to encourage more local art and culture in the city. On a Saturday night (picture on top), the...
Mr. Leung of Tap Mun
Mr Leung was born on the island and went to the small primary school. With the rain coming down outside he talked about how life use to be. There were tones of fish to be caught until the larger vessels over fished. Large wooden fishing boats trolled the waters near...
Wandering in Tap Mun
Just sitting here and enjoying the day on my own. It’s peaceful and quiet. I love Hong Kong most because of places like this.
Instameet Hong Kong
Insta Meet Hong Kong I got to the designated place and was a bit nervous. There were others around as well and I wasn’t sure if they were there for the same reasons or were there to meet others. I finally got up the guts to say hi and then everyone started the same. I...