Russia (1): Kamchatka July 23 – August 4, 2012

3 Volcanoes – Kluchevskaya , the highest active volcano in Eurasia (L), Kamen (M) & Bezymyanny (R)

The 1,250-long Kamchatka Peninsula situated at the easternmost part of Russia on the Pacific Ring of Fire is world famous for its volcanoes, bears, intact wilderness and biodiversity. The peninsula has only been open to foreigners since 1991 and most of the land has remained pristine and untouched by modernization. Unfortunately, bad weather nearly ruined my holiday right from the start. I joined a 10-day trek to see volcanoes in the Kluchevskoy National Park and a 6-day helicopter trip to see bears in the South Kamchatka Federal Sanctuary and some volcanoes in the South Kamchatka National Park. But I have not seen Kamchatka at its best and may return one day. Read more »

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Bangkok,Thailand July 5 – 8, 2012

I have been to Bangkok half a dozen times but hardly know the place. My nephew, Wai Leuk and niece, Wai Yan are on summer holiday in Hong Kong and I decided to give them a treat. We took a 4-day package to Bangkok. What have we done in 60 hours in Bangkok? Read more »

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China (10): Harbin June 22 -23, 2012

 

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China (10): Mohe June 18 -21, 2012

神州北極 (China's North Pole)

Landmark of the northernmost point in China

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China (9): Heilongjiang June 16 -23, 2012

Northern Lights Festival, Mohe, Heilongjiang

Mohe County 漠河縣 in Heilongjiang Province黑龍江省is said to be the only place for viewing aurora北極光 in China. A Northern Lights Festival 北極光節 is held annually in Mohe on the date of the Summer Solstice夏至and it is claimed that aurora can be seen around that time. I was puzzled by such claim and decided to make an investigative trip.  Joined by Elaine, Tsui and Kai, we set off on June 16 for Harbin 哈爾濱and arrived at the northernmost settlement which is now named as the Arctic Village北極村at the latitude of 53° 29`N after a 20-hour train ride. As expected, I did not see aurora and the trip is a disappointment for the time and efforts I have spent.   Read more »

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India,Nepal & Bangladesh Trip revisited (4): Decca June 11 -16, 1978

 

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India,Nepal & Bangladesh Trip revisited (3): Kathmandu June 7 – 11, 1978

Kathmandu 1978

Sunset Nagarkot

 

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India,Nepal & Bangladesh Trip revisited (2): Agra & Delhi May 29 – June 7, 1978

 

Agra

Home visit in Delhi

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India,Nepal & Bangladesh Trip revisited (1): Calcutta May 22 – 29, 1978

Group photo Kai Tak Airport May 1978

My first overseas study trip to the UK in 1975 has wetted my appetite for travel.  In 1978, I made my second study trip with 11 social work classmates to India, Nepal and Bangladesh. It was an eye-opening experience. I always want to have a record of this memorable trip but my trip notes had long gone. During my stay in Vancouver, Paulina, Kong, Sam and I were chatting about our happy university days and this special trip. With their encouragement and their notes and photos, I have managed to revisit the 1978 trip to India, Nepal and Bangladesh. Read more »

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Canada (3): Vancouver April 1- 10, 2012

White Rock

I was in Vancouver briefly in 2003 after a cruise but I had no reason for a second visit. When I got news of a good friend undergoing medical treatment, I decided it was time to go.  I had a restful holiday spending most of the time with my friend talking about our carefree days in university and our memorable trip to India, Nepal and Bangladesh in 1978. I also made an accidental 3-hour trip to the United States. Read more »

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