Bangkok, Thailand.
Inside the Royal
Palaces in Bangkok.
Inside the Royal
Palaces in Bangkok.
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Istanbul, Turkey. Bob and I atop the old
tower in Istanbul overlooking the Hagia
Sophia.
tower in Istanbul overlooking the Hagia
Sophia.
Spain
Adam's Peak, Sri Lanka.
Climbing Adam's Peak
(the point at which Adam,
or Buddha, or whomever
you believe came from the
heavens and left their
footprint at the top in a
shrine). It is 7500 ft high
and we got up at 2am in
the morning to climb to the
top by 5:30 am. Top left, is
us setting off some
fireworks at the top to
celebrate the crazy climb.
Top right is our view of the
sunset (clouds came in
right at sunset!). Right
center is us getting some
tea from the workers who
worked at the top of
Adam's peak. Bottom left
is Levi and I with the peak
right is the effects of the
right is the effects of the
leeches. We had to stop
leeches. We had to stop
every 5 minutes to check
every 5 minutes to check
for leeches going up the
for leeches going up the
mountain. They would
mountain. They would
attach to our shoes as we
attach to our shoes as we
walked and go straight for
walked and go straight for
our ankles! Made the trip
very interesting!!!
Climbing Adam's Peak
(the point at which Adam,
or Buddha, or whomever
you believe came from the
heavens and left their
footprint at the top in a
shrine). It is 7500 ft high
and we got up at 2am in
the morning to climb to the
top by 5:30 am. Top left, is
us setting off some
fireworks at the top to
celebrate the crazy climb.
Top right is our view of the
sunset (clouds came in
right at sunset!). Right
center is us getting some
tea from the workers who
worked at the top of
Adam's peak. Bottom left
is Levi and I with the peak
right is the effects of the
right is the effects of the
leeches. We had to stop
leeches. We had to stop
every 5 minutes to check
every 5 minutes to check
for leeches going up the
for leeches going up the
mountain. They would
mountain. They would
attach to our shoes as we
attach to our shoes as we
walked and go straight for
walked and go straight for
our ankles! Made the trip
very interesting!!!
Sri Lanka
Bangkok, Thailand. Typical traffic in the city.
Chaing Mai, Thailand.
April and I visiting the
north and taking in a
bamboo raft ride, an
elephant ride.
April and I visiting the
north and taking in a
bamboo raft ride, an
elephant ride.
Sweden
On the road to Kandy, Sri
Lanka. Decided to stop and get
some coconut juice for like 10
cents on the side of the road.
Whole family lived and worked
there.
Lanka. Decided to stop and get
some coconut juice for like 10
cents on the side of the road.
Whole family lived and worked
there.
Turkey
Switzerland
Sri Lanka is an island
country off the southern
tip of India. Visited the
Pinnawala Elephant
Orphanage. To the left
is the river that they
usually bring the
elephants to wash and
play (too much rain),
left bottom is Levi
imitating the elephant
rubbing agains the
tree. Right top is all of
us feeding the
elephants with
bananas. Bottom right
is our new friend who
we bought a bunch of
stuff from.
country off the southern
tip of India. Visited the
Pinnawala Elephant
Orphanage. To the left
is the river that they
usually bring the
elephants to wash and
play (too much rain),
left bottom is Levi
imitating the elephant
rubbing agains the
tree. Right top is all of
us feeding the
elephants with
bananas. Bottom right
is our new friend who
we bought a bunch of
stuff from.
Adam's Peak. The three
buddhas...
buddhas...
Adam's Peak. Tea being grown
and picked...look closely for the
women picking the tea leaves.
and picked...look closely for the
women picking the tea leaves.
Driving back to Colombo.
Van broke down so we had
an hour or so while it was
getting fixed. To the right,
just one picture of the
insanely beautiful Sri
Lanka countryside...
Van broke down so we had
an hour or so while it was
getting fixed. To the right,
just one picture of the
insanely beautiful Sri
Lanka countryside...
Istanbul, Turkey. Inside the
Hagia Sophia (originally a
cathedral, then became a
mosque, now a tourist attraction).
Hagia Sophia (originally a
cathedral, then became a
mosque, now a tourist attraction).
Istanbul, Turkey. Levi excited about the Blue
Mosque behind him! But look, what is Bob
doing behind Levi????
Mosque behind him! But look, what is Bob
doing behind Levi????
Outside Istanbul, Turkey.
Visited a friend of Levi's on an
island outside Istanbul. His
house was like a set out of a
James Bond movie. Amazing.
Visited a friend of Levi's on an
island outside Istanbul. His
house was like a set out of a
James Bond movie. Amazing.
Istanbul, Turkey. Me, May, Levi
and Bob at one of the coolest
covered markets I have ever been
to...very old and fantastic!
and Bob at one of the coolest
covered markets I have ever been
to...very old and fantastic!
Istanbul, Turkey. Boat ride in the
waters in Istanbul. We were on the
line between Europe and Asia.
waters in Istanbul. We were on the
line between Europe and Asia.
Istanbul, Turkey. Levi, May, Bob and I on the
other end of our hotel with the Hagia Sophia
in the background.
other end of our hotel with the Hagia Sophia
in the background.
Istanbul, Turkey. Bob, May, Khouri and I on
top of our hotel with the amazing Blue
Mosque in the background.
top of our hotel with the amazing Blue
Mosque in the background.
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2nd Trip to Istanbul,
Turkey. Dave, April,
Leslie and I in Instanbul.
To the left, us starting the
trip off right on top of the
hotel (10 minutes after we
arrived). To the right, us
walking around the city.
Blue Mosque behind us.
Below, San Sofia behind
us.
Turkey. Dave, April,
Leslie and I in Instanbul.
To the left, us starting the
trip off right on top of the
hotel (10 minutes after we
arrived). To the right, us
walking around the city.
Blue Mosque behind us.
Below, San Sofia behind
us.
Barcelona, Spain. Above left, the La Sagrada Familia Temple by Gaudi.
Above right, the site of the 1992 Summer Olympics. The flame is at the top.
This was in 1992 after a semester in London.
Above right, the site of the 1992 Summer Olympics. The flame is at the top.
This was in 1992 after a semester in London.
Madrid, Spain. To the left,
a bull ring. Below, a bunch
Switzerland. This was in
1992 after semester in
London.
a bull ring. Below, a bunch
Switzerland. This was in
1992 after semester in
London.
Geneva, Switzerland. Bob
and I went through Geneva
on the way up to Oslo,
Norway for Christmas in
1992.
and I went through Geneva
on the way up to Oslo,
Norway for Christmas in
1992.
Interlaken, Switzerland.
Bob and I stayed in this
popular Youth Hostel called
Balmer's. It was a lot of fun.
To the left, a nice view of
Interlaken.
Bob and I stayed in this
popular Youth Hostel called
Balmer's. It was a lot of fun.
To the left, a nice view of
Interlaken.
Stockholm, Sweden. Taking a boat tour
around Stockholm. One of the most
beautiful cities I have visited. Visited this
while on a Baltic Cruise in 2001.
around Stockholm. One of the most
beautiful cities I have visited. Visited this
while on a Baltic Cruise in 2001.
Bangkok, Thailand. Bob, Levi and I went to
the coolest movie theatre on our trip in 2007!
It had lounge seats that reclined, blankets,
wait staff, a lounge in front. Fantastic!
the coolest movie theatre on our trip in 2007!
It had lounge seats that reclined, blankets,
wait staff, a lounge in front. Fantastic!
Bangkok,
Thailand. Levi
and his new Thai
friend who was
working...
Thailand. Levi
and his new Thai
friend who was
working...
Bangkok, Thailand. Bob and I at the
Imperial Palace in Bangkok.
Imperial Palace in Bangkok.
Thailand. Bob, Levi and I drinking beers in
Thailand. So much fun!
Thailand. So much fun!
Barcelona, Spain. The
monument to Christopher
Columbus in Barcelona.
monument to Christopher
Columbus in Barcelona.
Barcelona, Spain. Above left, a large department
store in Barcelona. Above right, the start of La
Rambla, the main walking street in Barcelona.
store in Barcelona. Above right, the start of La
Rambla, the main walking street in Barcelona.
Barcelona, Spain. Site of the 1992
summery olympics.
summery olympics.
Barcelona,
Spain.
Famous
Park Guell
by Gaudi in
Barcelona.
Very cool!
Spain.
Famous
Park Guell
by Gaudi in
Barcelona.
Very cool!
Barcelona,
Spain. To the
left is a outside
of Barcelona,
very cool. To
the right is the
Torre Agbar.
Spain. To the
left is a outside
of Barcelona,
very cool. To
the right is the
Torre Agbar.
Barcelona, Spain. Visited Barcelona over New Year's 2010. Above
left is the La Sagrada Familia Temple by Gaudi (Roman Catholic
Church). Above middle is Casa Battio by Gaudi by night, and right is
by night. And right below is La Pedrera by Gaudi.
left is the La Sagrada Familia Temple by Gaudi (Roman Catholic
Church). Above middle is Casa Battio by Gaudi by night, and right is
by night. And right below is La Pedrera by Gaudi.
Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan. First night
went out to the night
market...I was sick and not
anthem for our whole trip!
went out to the night
market...I was sick and not
anthem for our whole trip!
Taipei, Taiwan. Ohhh, Mr.
Fancy pants! Drinking and
eating in 7-11 with his pinky
up. Nice work Lever!
Fancy pants! Drinking and
eating in 7-11 with his pinky
up. Nice work Lever!
Taipei, Taiwan. Chaing
Kai-Shek memorial in
Taiwan.
Kai-Shek memorial in
Taiwan.
Taipei, Taiwan. The biggest night market in
Taipei. Above, lots of people! Middle Levi
and Bob doing i have no idea what eating the
giant chicken we bought. So good! Far right,
us with the seller of the chicken. Below is the
fruit that Levi's drink was made from. Can't
remember the name, but no good. What
else was no good? Stinky tofu that we
ate...nasty! It smelled horrible!!! All the
people were laughing at us when we ordered
it. Fun!
Taipei. Above, lots of people! Middle Levi
and Bob doing i have no idea what eating the
giant chicken we bought. So good! Far right,
us with the seller of the chicken. Below is the
fruit that Levi's drink was made from. Can't
remember the name, but no good. What
else was no good? Stinky tofu that we
ate...nasty! It smelled horrible!!! All the
people were laughing at us when we ordered
it. Fun!
Taipei, Taiwan. Sun Yat Sen
memorial. He was
instrumental in the
development of Taiwan.
memorial. He was
instrumental in the
development of Taiwan.
Taipei, Taiwan. Taipei 101.
Second tallest building in us
trying to blend in by throwing
down peace signs. So
Asian of us. That is me...I
seem like Godzilla! RRRR!
Second tallest building in us
trying to blend in by throwing
down peace signs. So
Asian of us. That is me...I
seem like Godzilla! RRRR!
Madrid, Spain.
Visited Madrid
with my mom
over
Thanksgiving in
2010. To the left,
that is me in front
of the Reina
Sofia museum.
To the right,
Guernica! Been
soooo excited to
see this painting
by Picasso.
Visited Madrid
with my mom
over
Thanksgiving in
2010. To the left,
that is me in front
of the Reina
Sofia museum.
To the right,
Guernica! Been
soooo excited to
see this painting
by Picasso.
Granada, Spain. Took a train down to Granada. Got to see the fantastic Alhambra.
An amazing Moorish palace. Above, my mom and I from across the way. Below, us
in the Alhambra.
An amazing Moorish palace. Above, my mom and I from across the way. Below, us
in the Alhambra.
Granada, Spain.
To the left is La
Catedral in
Granada. To the
right, my mom
and I at dinner,
and below, that
is us smoking
the hooka pipe!
When in Rome!
To the left is La
Catedral in
Granada. To the
right, my mom
and I at dinner,
and below, that
is us smoking
the hooka pipe!
When in Rome!
Madrid, Spain. Above, my mom and I at the Palacio Real. To the right, the
beautiful Temple of Debod. It was taken from Aswan, Egypt and built in the 2nd
century. Below that is our hotel the Ritz and our Thanksgiving dinner!
beautiful Temple of Debod. It was taken from Aswan, Egypt and built in the 2nd
century. Below that is our hotel the Ritz and our Thanksgiving dinner!
Fuente de Cibeles. Below, mom with
Minnie. A great tapas meal below and
mom buying us candy!
Minnie. A great tapas meal below and
mom buying us candy!