Thursday, July 12, 2007

More Chi to the Na

Greetings

Well, It's 10:30 PM on Thursday and we finally found a computer that can access blogger.

Unfortunately we have to be back to our boat by 11:00 so this is going to be a short post. The pictures look a little strange on this computer though so we might have to repost later on...anyway...


We spent the last couple days exploring the central city of Chengdu, which is famous for its Tibetan quarter and its pandas.





A shot of one of the older fellows. The place we visited was a breeding grounds and it had around 200 or so pandas.




These guys have the right idea. Their whole life is just sitting, sleeping, eating...repeat. It's a good gig if you can get it.

A group of 10 or so baby pandas. This filled up my daily quota of cuteness and I had to skip the kitten t-shirt factory that the rest of the group visited later in the day.



Jo holding a red panda (looks strangely like the offspring of a raccoon and a panda that had a little too much wine for dinner). It should be noted that mere seconds after this photo was taken it attacked and now Jo has but one eye.




A shot of Jo and I in front of one of the many airplane hanger-like homes of the terracotta warriors.


A closer shot for you viewers at home.

The famous Bell Tower of Xian at night.



Jo and I in front of the massive 70 meter Buddha statue in Leshan. (Jo's note: Shayne can finally say he's seen the biggest of something in the world) (Shayne's note: hooray!)

Jo showing her support for both the Buddha and world peace.

Well, we're off to spend three days exploring the Yangtze so we probably won't be posting for a little while.

Cheers


Shayne

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Ahhhh the baby pandas are so sweet, come on you have to admit it Shayne...
So pleased to hear from you once more and will look forward to next blog. Glad you are seeing so much and you both look healthy and happy,Great pics once more,love ya

Anonymous said...

Hi ,Nana here for your mum, she says to tell you she is having trouble with her puter and can't get on blogs or emails, so i keep her updated via the blog, she not a happy camper having no blog or pogo.They are off camping tomorrow.REALLY HOT weather here.See you both soon,lots of love from us all

Anonymous said...

also your computer has not arrived forgot to mention before,nana

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the messages Nana. Lots of love

Shayne

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