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Thanksgiving Trip: Six & Twenty Distillery, Greenville, SC (21 Nov 2012) (8 photos)

Thanksgiving Trip: Wadmalaw Island & Charleston, SC (19-20 Nov 2012) (66 photos)

Thanksgiving Trip: VA-SC & Virginia Safari Park (18 Nov 2012) (15 photos)

Longsheng Rice Terraces, Guangxi (14 Jan 2013) (70 photos)

We arrived at the village of Ping'an in the dark and then had a half hour climb by flashlight to our guesthouse, Longji One Hotel, up in the terraces. It wasn't until the following morning that we awoke to see where we were, and what a view. It was apparently the first clear day in weeks! After breakfast we set off on our 6 hour hike to Dazhai. I wasn't feeling great due to being poisoned by street food the day before, but even that couldn't dampen my spirits too much when looking at at the view. The hike took us out of Ping'an and, with the odd wrong turn, to the village of Zhongliu, where we met a Yao woman who insisted on walking with us as a "guide". Time was tight so we pushed on without lunch to finally arrive in the village of Dazhai. Our flight from Guilin was that evening, and we were running so late that we didn't even have time for a shower! Pity the person in the seat next to us on the flight back to Beijing...

Yangshuo & Jinzhongshan, Guangxi (11 Jan 2013) (95 photos)

Thanksgiving Trip: Woodstock, VA & Washington, DC (15-17 Nov 2012) (18 photos)

On 15th November, Emily and I flew to the US for Thanksgiving with her family. We awoke early on our first day with terrible jetlag. To blast away the cobwebs, we went for a walk with Carmen up to Woodstock Tower for an amazing view over the Shenandoah valley. On our return, we then had a delicious brunch prepared by Leah. In the evening we went down to Joe's Steakhouse in Woodstock and ate at the bar (great steak) chatting with the staff. After one too many drinks we stumbled home to bed. ;) On the second evening we headed into Arlington where we stopped in to see Emily's grandfather, Sid, at his retirement community. We then went for dinner at an excellent Salvadorian restaurant with Jane. The next morning, E took me into D.C. to the Smithsonian where we did a quick high-speed tour to look at the Washington Monument & WW2 Memorial, before going back to meet everyone at Sid's, and then driving in convoy back to Woodstock. We then had a great pork roast at the cabin prepared by Leah. The following morning E&I set off in the Honda Hybrid to South Carolina.

Ruby Wedding Weekend, Lower Hanger (23-24 Jun 2012) (35 photos)

Blackdown Walk (20th May 2012) (13 photos)

Med Sailing 2012: Sardinia (18-19 May 2012) (33 photos)

Med Sailing 2012: Menorca - Sardinia (15-17 May 2012) (15 photos)

Med Sailing 2012: Menorca (12-14 May 2012) (53 photos)

On arriving in Menorca we headed to a bay that dad had last visited in the 60s which he kept banging on about! Amazingly, four decades later, Cala en Turqueta (Turquoise Bay) was as unspoilt as he remembered, and I managed to get some nice shots whilst running around the bay. The following day we headed down the south coast to Cala en Porter. On the way we got in touch with Jeff and Jane Sweetman who have a house on the Island, and shamelessly invited ourselves to dinner! The house, Santa Monica, is a beautiful Menorcan farmhouse and we spent a lovely evening there which was sadly cut short by a monster thunderstorm that blew up out of nowhere. We were forced to hightail it back to the boat to batten down the hatches! Our final day was spent in Port Mahon where James Tree and Spencer Wigley joined us from their flight. We stocked up on food and drink, and had a delicious evening meal at Latitud 40, an amazing restaurant on the quay side. The following morning we set out on the epic crossing to Sardinia...

Med Sailing 2012: Majorca (9-12 May 2012) (85 photos)

After a night crossing from the mainland, our first day in Port Soller, Majorca was spent exploring the port. We then went for a fantastic dinner up the mountain at Ca's Xorc. The next day we took the train into Soller town for lunch and in the evening had a great dinner with the Marx's at their villa in Fornalutx. On the following morning, Gav left us, and we sailed on around the island to Cala de Sa Colobra where we had a dip in the sea which was pretty cold in May. We also went ashore to look at Torrent de Pareis. After lunching there we headed on to spend our final night in Cala Figuera, a beautiful remote bay to the north. On our final morning on Majorca, I did an amazing run out of the bay to get some great photos of the boat from above. We then headed on to Menorca...

Med Sailing 2012: Sant Carles de la Rapita, Spain (6-8 May 2012) (13 photos)

Dad, Mum, Gav & I started our sailing trip on the Spanish mainlaind, in the small seaside town of Sant Carles de la Rapita. The boat had wintered there and when we arrived was still out of the water so we had a couple of days to prepare. We finally left on 8th May with an uneventful night crossing to Port de Sóller, Majorca.

Spring, Lower Hanger (29 Apr - 2 May 2012) (23 photos)

This was a few photos taken around Lower Hanger at the end of April.

Lama Temple & Jingshan Park, Beijing (26 Apr 2012) (35 photos)

Diving at King Kong Rock, Koh Tao (16 Sept '11) (38 photos)

On my last fun dive I went to King Kong Rock with my guide, Ad, where I had one last chance to take some pics. Here's the result.

Snorkeling in Tanote Bay, Koh Tao (15 Sept '11) (24 photos)

After the morning dive, instructor John kindly lent me his camera so I could spend the afternoon practicing taking photos underwater. I then spent several happy hours in Tanote Bay getting these shots. The light while snorkeling was much better since I wasn't swimming that deep (less blue!), but the constant diving down to get the shot was exhausting! Great fun though!

Diving in Koh Tao, Thailand (14-15 Sept '11) (52 photos)

As part of my PADI A.O.W. course done at Mantalay Bay resort on Koh Tao last week, I got the chance to do a night dive and also do some underwater photography. I had always wanted to do these, particularly the latter. We did the night dive, where my instructor John had the camera, just off Tanote Bay. The following day I got to do it myself whilst diving at Haad Rin. John was full of great advice and useful tips. Shame about the annoying smudge on the lense but that can't be helped... Not bad for a first attempt though. :)

Baoshan Grasslands, Hebei, China (4-6 June 2011) (20 photos)

After finally getting my Chinese driving license last weekend, it was time to actually drive in China! Rob, Suz and I drove up to the Baoshan grasslands for the long weekend and had good time exploring the countryside on quad bikes. Beautiful scenery, with an epic carbon foot print!

Cornwall, UK (April 2011) (35 photos)

Shanghai Weekend, China (24-26 Sept '10) (76 photos)

After Suz won free use of a serviced apartment in a competition, we headed to SH for the weekend doing the tourist thing including a stop at the 2010 Expo.

Sailing in Split, Croatia (Sept '10) (168 photos)

Two weeks sailing with Gav, Janey and friends from Split visiting the islands off the Dalmation coast.

Inle Lake, Myanmar (23rd March 2010) (87 photos)

Our second day at Inle Lake started at dawn with a bird watching expedition out on the lake. We then headed across the lake where we visited a temple, cloth workshop and blacksmiths.

Inle Lake, Myanmar (22nd March 2010) (140 photos)

After spending the night in Ka Law, we rose early and visited the old railway station as well as a Christian church (nice change from all the Buddhist temples!). We then drove to Inle Lake, stopping at a teaching monastery on the way, and visited the local market in Naungshwe town, where people from the surrounding hill tribes had come to sell their goods. From there we took one of the long boats to our hotel at Inle Princess Resort. After dumping our bags, we crossed the lake for lunch, and in the afternoon visited a silver smiths workshop, and saw the Karen "long necked" women, and finished with a boat ride through the floating gardens and stilted houses, stopping briefly at the "jumping cat" monastery, before heading back across the lake to the hotel.

Ka Law, Myanmar (21st March 2010) (51 photos)

Another early flight from Mandalay brought us to Heho airport, from where we drove for a couple of hours to the Pindaya caves, limestone caverns full of thousands of carved Buddhas. We then visited a handicraft shop where they made paper and beautiful parasols by hand. From there we drove to the hill fort of Ka Law, which was frequented by the British in Colonial times, to escape the heat of the plains.

Mandalay, Myanmar (20th March 2010) (89 photos)

Day two in Mandalay started with a boat trip up the Ayeyarwady River to Mingun, where we visited to 87 ton Mingun bell, the Hsimbuye Paya and unfinished Mingun Paya. In the afternoon we drove to Sagaing Hill, the living centre of Buddhist faith in Burma today. Finally on our return drive to Mandalay, we stopped at the U Bein teak bridge, built in 1851.

Mandalay, Myanmar (19th March 2010) (77 photos)

After Bagan, we took an early flight to Myanmar. The day started with a visit to a Buddha that was continually beiing veneered with gold leaf, followed by marble carving market, tapestry workshop, rickshaw tour, more stupas (!), a climb up Mandalay hill, and finally a trip to a monastery at dusk to watch the monks go into prayer.

Bagan, Myanmar (18th March 2010) (68 photos)

Day two in Bagan started with a trip to a local market, some more temples, a fascinating trip to a lacquer factory and a finish atop a stupa for panoramic vistas of the local area.

Bagan, Myanmar (17th March 2010) (59 photos)

After a early flight to Bagan we spent the day visiting the Ankhor Wat of Burma. In a word amazing - no tourists, knowledgeable and charming guide and breathtaking sites.

Yangon, Myanmar (16th Mar 2010) (51 photos)

Day one in Myanmar, not the easiest given the circumstances of my recent breakup but some fantastic sites all the same. A trip to the market, a few stupas, reclining buddha and a finish at Shwedogan pagoda.

The Peace Cottage, Huairou, China (3 May 09) (20 photos)

Pauline and I headed out to Charlie's cottage north west of Beijing near the Great Wall for a nice weekend relaxing in the sunshine.

London, UK (5 Jan 09) (45 photos)

Over two days Pauline and I visited Somerset House, London Aquarium, London Eye & Natural History museum.

L'Espiguette nr. Aigues-Mortes, France (31 Dec 08) (11 photos)

On New Year's Eve, Pauline & I went for a wintery walk along the beach at L'espiguette.

Nimes, France (26 Dec 08) (45 photos)

Pauline and I spent Boxing Day in Nimes with Carole Richard wandering the streets, visiting the Roman amphitheatre (now the bullring) and finishing with a trip out of town to visit the Pont du Gare aqueduct.

Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France (25 Dec 2008) (14 photos)

After a massic meal the night before, we went for lunch in this little seaside town where we walked the narrow streets and looked at the church.

Aigues-Mortes, Languedoc-Roussillon, France (24 Dec 2008) (34 photos)

Pauline & I spent the afternoon walking around the medieval town of Aigues-Mortes, shopping and exploring the fantastically preserved city walls.

Tana & Guillaume's Wedding, Nancy, France (20 Dec 2008) (46 photos)

After driving from Antwerp the day before with Ben and James, Pauline & I spent a lovely evening in the beautiful palace in Nancy celebrating the wedding of Guillaume and Tana.

Amsterdam, Holland (19 Dec 2008) (14 photos)

After Tom's stag do the previous night, Pauline & I spent the morning walking around Amsterdam and visited the Van Gogh museum and the Rijks museum.

Art Beijing 2008, China (8 Sept 08) (64 photos)

Pauline and I visited this years contemporary art fair which had some amazing pieces from Chinese artists as well as international ones.

Ariel & Wang Lei's Wedding, Shunyi, Beijing (12 April 2008) (58 photos)

Friends old and new gathered for Ariel & Wang Lei's wedding at Serve the People in Shunyi.

Mum's 60th Birthday, Thorncombe Barn, UK (12th January 2008) (22 photos)

I flew back to the UK for a week for Mum's 60th birthday and we had a great party at home with all her friends and family present.

Temple of Heaven & National Center of Performing Arts, Beijing, China (17 Dec 07) (35 photos)

Pauline and I spent the day walking around the Temple of Heaven and visiting Paul Andreu's architectural tour-de-force - the new National Center of Performing Arts otherwise known as "The Egg".

Caledonian Society of Beijing Ball, Beijing, China (24 Nov 07) (17 photos)

Everyone put their best fooot forward for the 2007 Beijing Caledonian society Ball. Except, of course, for Halla who spent the entire time between the starter and dessert out in the lobby causing havoc....

California Trip: Strolling around North Beach, S.F. (20 Oct 2007) (24 photos)

I spent the day with Siska strolling around the streets of North Beach in the sunshine.

California Trip: Presidio to North Beach Walk, S.F. (19 Oct 2007) (42 photos)

I spent the afternoon first visiting the Presidio where I stopped by the Letterman Digital Arts Center (home of Industrial Light & Magic & Lucasarts) and then the Palace of fine Art. From there I walked down to Fisherman's Wharf before walking back to North Beach over Russian Hill (which I began to regret about half way up!)

California Trip: Sonoma Wine Country (18 October 2007) (35 photos)

Andrey & I decied to hire a Ford Mustang (because it seemed like the only way to do it!) and spent a day visiting vineyards in and around Sonoma tasting the local Vino. The drive back was interesting... ;)

California Trip: Golden Gate Park & DeYoung, S.F. (17 October 2007) (52 photos)

I spent the day with Andree walking from the Haight into Golden Gate park and on to the De Young where we spent several hours looking at all the art on display. A fantastic place and well worth a visit.

California Trip: Monterey Bay Aquarium (13 October 2008) (23 photos)

After a long but amazing drive up the PCH through Big Sur I reached Monterey where I spent an amzing couple of hours exploring the aquarium.

California Trip: Hearst Castle (13 October 2007) (49 photos)

After spending the night in Cambria, I was up early the next morning in time to visit William Randolph Hearst's monument to eccentricity. The American dream carved in marble.

California Trip: North from Santa Barbara (12 October 2007) (23 photos)

From Santa Barbara I headed north all day before spending the night in Cambria. On the way I passed Lake Cachuma, Gainey Vineyard, Solvang, Foley Vineyard, S.L.O & Pismo Beach.

California Trip: Santa Barbara (12 October 2007) (31 photos)

After leaving LA I drove down the PCH as the sun was setting in time to meet Matt and his aunt and uncle for dinner near Santa Barbara. They then kindly offered me a bed for the night and the following day I walked around the Mission and lunched in town, and walked down the pier before heading into wine country.

California Trip: Getty Center, L.A. (11 October 2007) (64 photos)

After getting lost for several hours trying to find the damn place, I eventually found it and spent several happy hours wandering through Getty's extensive collection in the amazing building built to house it. If anyone can fill me in on the names of the pieces please let me know in the comments.

California Trip: Universal Studios, L.A. (10 October 2007) (70 photos)

Well it kind of had to be done, so off I went. It was a fun day out in an unreal world but after several hours I did begin to feel myself screaming "Get me outta here!"

Halloween Article, That's Beijing Magazine (Oct 2007) (24 photos)

I somehow, in a moment of weakness, gave into Halla and wound up being in the TB photoshoot for the Halloween issue. These are the photos I took at the photo shoot which involved allot of beer and even more laughter. The last four images are the result. I never imagined my moment in the limelight would involve being dressed as an airing cupboard! Haha.

Nanluoguxiang Street Festival, Beijing, China (15-16 September 2007) (54 photos)

Over the weekend I spend a few hours on both Saturday and Sunday wandering around the Nanluoguxiang street festival taking photos. The event was initiated by Dominic Johnson-Hill of Plastered T-Shirts fame and as far as I know was the first event of its kind in Beijing.

Toga Party, Cafe de la Poste, Beijing (20 August 2007) (41 photos)

The Romans converged on Cafe de la Poste for Virginie's birthday where an orgy of bacchanalian excesses ensued.... (This is the heavily censored family friendly selection!)

Beijing (August 2007) (39 photos)

Here's a selection of random shots taken around the city...

Will & Xuduan's Marriage (16 August 2007) (11 photos)

Rain Storm in Wu Dao Ying Hutong, Beijing (12th August 2007) (6 photos)

In the middle of the practice Olympics there was a massive hail and rain storm that turned the street outside Vineyard Cafe into a river. The hail stones were the size of peas...

The Mugup Phonies, Club Tango, Beijing (21 July 2007) (8 photos)

Will & Tom got roped in to playing live at Club Tango for the launch party of the Abba musical "Mamma Mia" in Beijing. This would have been business as usual if it hadn't involved them being requested to insert song samples from the Abba back-catalogue into their mix...

Jacque's Birthday, Beijing (27 May 2007) (10 photos)

Drinks at Jacque's new apartment in Momo tower for his birthday.

Midi Festival, Beijing (4 May 2007) (18 photos)

The "Mug Up Phonies" (aka Will & Tom) played a live set at this years MIDI festival, and we went along to watch.

Ski Trip to Zermatt, Switzerland (10 - 18 March 2007) (85 photos)

Ski trip with mum, dad, vicky at James to Zermatt in Switzerland. Good snow, crap weather, great fun!

Hangover Recovery in the Arboretum, Hascombe, UK (18 March 2007) (19 photos)

After the reunion the previous evening, the only solution was a walk in the Winkworth Arboretum before lunch to blow away the cobwebs and clear muddled minds....

Dinner at Thorncombe Barn, UK (17 Feb 07) (67 photos)

Since I was only going to be back in the UK for a week this time, I decided to organise a dinner to catch up with old friends.

Beijing Pop Festival 2006, Chaoyang Park (10 Sept 2006) (20 photos)

For the second year running, music once again filled Chaoyang park for this years installment of the Beijing Pop Festival.

Sunset over Andingmen Qiao, Beijing, China (20 August 2006) (3 photos)

The other night as I was heading back to Vineyard Cafe I stopped by Andingmen Qiao to take a few photos of the amazing sunset. Pollution has its benefits as you can see ;)

Drinks at Beer Mania, Beijing, China (14 August 2006) (13 photos)

Another night and another evening spent in Mark's den of nocturnal pleasures. Good conversation and the best Belgian beer selection in the city.

Rainbow over Beijing, China (14 August 2006) (4 photos)

Photos of a perfect rainbow (and sunset causing it) taken from the roof of Vineyard Cafe the other day.

Dinner at Cafe Sambal, Beijing, China (13 August 2006) (15 photos)

On sunday a group of us met for dinner at Chou's malaysian restaurant, Cafe Sambal. A lovely evening of good food, good laughs and follow up drinks in Bed bar round the corner.

My 30th Birthday @ Vineyard Cafe, Beijing, China (4 August 2006) (11 photos)

On the night before the night of my birthday party, we saw in my 30th with a nice bottle of Champagne supplied by guest of honor David Wilder. Ben was on hand to act as concierge and silent tribute was paid to the passing of my twenties.

Nienke's Birthday at Jacque's Courtyard, Beijing, China (29 July 06) (9 photos)

Jacque threw a party for Nienke's birthday at their new courtyard they which they recently moved into. A lovely dinner of Chinese classiscs was enhanced by the fantastic nocturnal views of the drum and bell tower from their rooftop terrace.

Chivas Regal - Milan Party, Beijing, China (10 May 06) (21 photos)

Chivas Regal threw a lavish party which I went to on wednesday night. Definitely an example of "only in China" where huge amounts of money had been spent to make the most, garish, soulless, so-bad-it's-good event I have been to in a while...

Winkworth Arboretum, Hascombe, U.K. (6 May 06) (18 photos)

Ben drove up from Somerset last week and we walked to the White Horse through Winkworth Arboretum which was looking spectacular since all the Blue Bells were out.

Sailing from Port Solent, UK to St. Vaast, France (Apr 06) (79 photos)

While I was in England last week we took my parents new boat, Salamander, over to France for a long weekend with Daniel, Mary, Vicky and James. A great way to catch up with everyone and test drive the yacht. Lot's of healthy imbibing and mini dramas.

Spring Flowers in Thorncombe Street, UK (Apr 06) (56 photos)

Spring is a nice time to visit the UK and I spent a few hours taking photos in my parents garden and in the surrounding countryside.

Restaurant Research around Beijing (Mar 06) (48 photos)

Having chosen the restaurant Will, Xuduan and I have spent the last couple of weeks researching for interior design and furniture ideas.

"The Restaurant", Beijing, China (1 Mar 06) (12 photos)

After several weeks of hunting and discussing we have found a place for our restaurant. Now the hard work starts...

Ruud's Beach Party, Beijing, China (5 Mar 06) (18 photos)

When Ruud said he was having a beach party in his apartment, few of us expected him to actually fill his apartment with sand! Fantastic!

Siska's Leaving Party, Souk, Beijing, China (25 Feb 06) (17 photos)

A good turn out for Siska's leaving party in Souk before her departure to San Francisco.

Sailing Holiday - Phuket, Thailand (Jan 06) (94 photos)

It's hard to believe that just under a year after my last trip there, I found myself back in Phuket. This time Robbie and I flew to Thailand to meet up with his parents to spend Chinese New Year sailing on their yacht.

Skiing at Huaibei Resort, Beijing, China (14 January 2005) (32 photos)

On Saturday we headed three hours north of Beijing for a days skiing at Huaibei Ski Resort.

Pots & Busts, Beijing (8 January 2006) (10 photos)

Jacque, Ivan, Robbie and I went to a market and I snapped these photos while I was there.

New Year, Beijing, China (2005-2006) (29 photos)

Drinks at Jaque's, dinner at Cafe Sambal, partying at Ruud's and then Suzie Wong's to finish rounded of this years New Years celebration.

Christmas, Beijing, China (24-25 Dec 05) (39 photos)

After spending the afternoon in Hutong Pizza making mince pies, on Chistmas eve I went to Siska's christmas party, and the following day we had Christmas lunch at Jackson's apartment.

Ruud's Housewarming, Beijing, China (3 Dec 05) (54 photos)

After spending the early part of the evening watching Handel's Messiah it was something a vibe shift going to Ruud's housewarming party.

Sichuan Trip - Part 2 - Taoping (Qiang), Shangmeng (Jiarong Tibetan), Chengdu Teahouse (05-07 October 2005) (132 photos)

After returning from Emei Shan we headed north-west from Chengdu to spend two days in a remote Tibetan village. On the way we stopped of at Taoping Village, home to the nomadic Qiang ethnic minority.

Sichuan Trip - Part 1 - Sichuan Opera, Pandas, Leshan & Emei Shan (01-04 October 2005) (88 photos)

Over the October holiday Robbie and I flew to Chengdu to meet his cousin, Roger and girlfriend, who were travelling in China. These photos cover Sichuan Opera, Panda Breeding Program, LeShan Buddha and Emei Shan.

Day Trip to Hei Long Tan, Miyun County, Beijing, China (25 September 05) (30 photos)

Robbie and myself coerced Charles into taking us into the countryside in his new Land Rover. After lunch at the Bagel restaurant in Shunyi, we drove to Hei Long Tan scenic spot in Miyun county where we wheezed our way up the steep gully passing clear pools and waterfalls.

Mark Blick's Birthday, Beijing China (24 September 05) (55 photos)

Dinner at Souk by Chao Yang west gate, and then off for drinks in Apperetivo, SLT for Mark's Birthday. Went a little portrait crazy with this batch...!

Beijing Pop Festival, Chao Yang Park, Beijing, China (17 September 05) (53 photos)

For the second time this year Chaoyang park was was once again host to a music festival. Headlining this time was former Stone Rones front-man Ian Brown and hiphop artist Common. We headed down there for another fun evening of live music.

Tom VDs Birthday, Beijing China (3 Jun 05) (103 photos)

After a trip to the camera market in west Beijing where I purchased a new lense (50MM F1.4), we headed out to celebrate Tom's Birthday. Dinner at a new yunnan restaurant in HouHai, drinks in The Tree and finally somewhat drunken stumblings in Poachers concluded an excellent night

I.T. UNITED Outing, Mentougou County, Beijing, China (27-28 August 05) (98 photos)

Two days trecking in the mountains three hours west of Beijing for the I.T. UNITED annual office outing. We started on Saturday by trecking along Longmenjian Gully and finished on Sunday at Lingshan Mountain, with a nights camping in a valley along the way.

Day Trip to 'Intelligence Valley', Huairou, Beijing, China (7 August 05) (60 photos)

Ivan, Slobodan, Robbie, Kendall and myself went for lunch at the Orchard restaurant outside Beijing and then drove to the so-called "Intelligence Valley" (Zhi Hui Gu) where we relaxed at a guest house in the mountains for the afternoon.

My Birthday, Beijing, China (5 August 05) (34 photos)

Drunken behaviour on all fronts at my 29th bithday in Beijing.

Mongolia Trip (23-31 July 05) (187 photos)

Trip to Mongolia to visit Saraa & Gerlee including road trip from Ulaan Baatur to Arhangay.

Summer Jam Party, Miyun Reservoir, Beijing, China (9-10 July 05) (101 photos)

Party on Miyun reservoir north of Beijing.

Waterskiing on a reservoir north of Beijing, China (3 July 05) (91 photos)

Robbie, myself, Nelya and her friend Vlada headed to a reservoir north of Beijing for a great days waterskiing, swimming and relaxing in the sunshine.

Trans 2005, Chao Yang Park, Beijing, China (18-19 June 05) (73 photos)

Two day concert in Chao Yang Park, Beijing featuring Gotan Project, St. Germain and others in celebration of L'Annee France en Chine.

Hidden Assets in Beijing, China (16-17 June 05) (29 photos)

Erica flew into town after a 3 year absense. It was great to see you E!

Saling Holiday - Phuket Thailand (Feb 05) (169 photos)

Sailing trip around the Andaman Sea six weeks after the Tsunami.

Stedall China Trip - Walking the Great Wall (24 May 2004) (24 photos)

On the second last day of their trip Mum, Dad and myself hiked from Jinshanling to Simatai.

Stedall China Trip - Xi'an - Little Goose Pagoda etc. (23 May 2004) (42 photos)

We started our second day in Xi'an by visiting the Little Goose Pagoda. We then headed east out of the city to visit x and y. (will look up names later!)

Stedall China Trip - Xi'an - Terracotta Army, Shaanxi History Museum, Grand Mosque (22 May 2004) (40 photos)

On our first day in Xi'an we spent the morning visiting the obligatory Terracotta army, followed by a few hours in the Shaanxi History Museum (fascinating) before finishing the day wandering the markets to the Grand Mosque where we watched the starlings fishing for mosquitoes at dusk.

Stedall China Trip - Wuhan (21 May 2004) (30 photos)

We only had a few hours in Wuhan before our flight to Xi'an so we wandered through the park by the river and went to the fascinating geology museum.

Stedall China Trip - Three Gorges Dam (19 May 2004) (27 photos)

Photos of our approach to the dam and passing through the locks, followed by our tour of the site the following day.

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Stedall China Trip - Three Gorges "City of Ghosts" (18 May 2005) (27 photos)

Our first stop in the morning was the "City of Ghosts" (Fengdu), a city to be abandoned due to the rising water levels of the Yangtze behind the dam. We also climber the hill behind to visit Henha temple after ditching our "guide" and the hundreds of other people in our group.

Stedall China Trip - Yangshuo and around (15-17 May 2004) (56 photos)

We spent two days in Yangshuo exploring the town and the surrounding countryside.

Stedall China Trip - Guilin to Yangshuo Boat Ride (15 May 2004) (39 photos)

Despite the driving rain, we spent a fun afternoon riding the boat between Guilin and Yangshuo.

Stedall China Trip - Guilin (14 May 2004) (14 photos)

We started our China tour with a day in Guilin before taking the boat ride down the river to Yangshuo. We spent the day walking around the twon and visiting some amazing (if v touristy) limestone caves.

Ski Trip, South Korea (Jan/Feb 04) (50 photos)

Ski trip to South Korea with Ariel, Stu and Caed over Chinese New Year 2004.

Roulette Party, Thorncombe Barn, U.K. (27 January 03) (26 photos)

Roulette party after Christmas at Thorncombe Barn.

New Year Party, Brock, Cornwall, U.K. (30 Dec 03 - 01 Jan 04) (25 photos)

Adam & Kyle came from New York, Ben & I came from Beijing, and everyone else came from London for a wintery New Years in Trebetherick.

Vicky Visits Beijing, China (August 03) (51 photos)

Vicky comes to visit Beijing

Bay of Biscay Sailing Holiday, France (Oct 02) (85 photos)

Sailing from Golfe du Morbhian to La Rochelle and back with familly and Sandy and Jenny Helme

Kenyan Safari (Dec 2000) (114 photos)

Over Christmas and New Year 2000-2001, the Stedall's and Gourlay's went on Safari in Kenya with the fantastic Acacia Trails. It was a fantastic experience, and one that I will never forget.

China

California Trip - October 2007

In October 2007 I flew to L.A. to visit my friend Gerlee and then hired a car to drive north along Highway 1 to San Fransisco where I spent a week hanging out with my friend Siska and seeing the sights.

Stedall China Trip

Portrait of Jeanne Kefer (1885) by Fernand Khnopff (Belgian 1858 - 1923)

The Yao people in Longji have distinctive clothing and hair styles which set them apart from other ethnic groups in China. Yao women are famous for having the longest hair in the world. They never cut their hair. Instead they wrap the hair in a bun on top

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