Carmel, CA

It's been a while since my last post.  School has kept me very busy.  During the last few months I only had the chance to travel up to the Bay Area.  It's where I went to university and I've always loved the environment.  This trip I only had one day free.  So my friend and I decided to drive down to Carmel (from San Jose) for a day at Point Lobos State Reserve. 

My friend is an experienced hiker who's left footprints in Machu Picchu and Torres del Paine.  Me, on the other hand, don't own any hiking shoes and

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Tibet

At the mention of "Tibet", what are we thinking of??  Mysterious? Religious? Dalai Lama?  Politics?  OK.  Politics and religion aside, Tibet is beautful.  Though if you plan on going, better be prepared with medication for high-altitude sickness.  Most of Tibet is over 3,000 meters above sea level, and the famed Potola Palace sits close to 4,000 meters above sea level. 

Once inside the temple, visitors are awed by the tombs for the previous Dalai Lamas (except for DL#14, since he's alive).  I was told by our tour guide that the costs of the tombs combined rivals the investment to build

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To All Bitten by the Travel Bug....

Jiuzhaigou is one of the most popular travel sites in China; famous for its breath-taking scenary.  I had the pleasure to see its beauty first hand last year.  Jiuzhaigou is located in central China, sitting 5500 meters above sea level.  The crystal clear water and the lush landscape instantly erased the weariness of the travelers.  It's amazing. It's grand.  It's beautiful. 

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