Reconnaissance is important, any military-type or pre-sale shopper will agree. Photographically onquering the Guilin tower was no different. On my summer trip to Guilin I did a little scouting before snapping away. On a map, on my cheap hostel bed, I plotted what I wanted to shoot, and then went for a little walk. A…
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conversing with a tout
tout (tout) v., tout·ed, tout·ing, touts. v.intr. To solicit customers, votes, or patronage, especially in a brazen way. To obtain and deal in information on racehorses. v.tr. To solicit or importune: street vendors who were touting pedestrians. Chiefly British. To obtain or sell information on (a racehorse or stable) for the guidance of bettors. To…
crystal and the setting sun
The Crystal Bridge, Guilin, China. I don’t know the history of this lovely bridge. Guilin is rich in past glories, a bit of research is needed to track down the story behind this gem. I don’t like the hotel in the background and considered removing it. But, that is China, the past contrasting with the…
China Travel: Booking plane tickets and phone calls
Trying to buy plane tickets to Guilin China through elong.net turns into a phone / delivery nightmare.