Tuesday, January 1, 2008

Pix of Hangzhou and the West Lake

Ferry operator on the West Lake in Hangzhou

Impressive house/building by the West Lake


Footpath over West Lake, with downtown Hangzhou in the distance



West Lake foot path Foot path continues...




Entrance to long path leading to West Lake





Marie gazing over a pond at dusk near the West Lake






The idyllic West Lake, historic home to famous Chinese poets, scholars, politicians and Dragonwell tea; was even a dynastic capitol of China for many years


Sunset on West Lake with pagoda in the distance




Foot bridge by West Lake




Man playing traditional Chinese Erhu (violin fiddle with two strings) by the West Lake




Jon by the West Lake

Marie by the West Lake








"Pleasure Boats" preparing to cruise the West Lake




A Ferrari store in the background (hard to see); a definite chasm between the have and have nots.....




A little home away from home for Marie in Hangzhou!

The front of the building where the Learning Center is housed.
































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