Travel Theme: Statues

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Still Times

I don’t think I’ve participated in the weekly Travel Theme: Statues hosted by Ailsa over at Where’s My Backpack. However, I loved this week’s theme and decided to give it a try. I have many many photo’s from different statues I’ve been able to photograph. Here I list a few in hopes that you enjoy them as much as I did.

This statue stands at 88 metres high, is a bronze Sakyamuni standing Buddha outdoor, weighing over 700 tons. It was completed in the end of 1996.

Ling Shan Mountain, home of the Grand Buddha, Wuxi, China

There’s a saying that it is good luck to rub the buddha’s feet for good luck.

This one I’ve seen called the Fat Buddha and the Children’s Buddha. Not sure which one it’s the correct name as I’ve read conflicted information. However, there is beauty to be found in the bronze sculpture.

Museum of the Lingshan Grand Buddha near Wuxi.

Inside the museum in the basement of the Lingshan grand buddha near Wuxi.

This section can be found in the museum section of the grand buddha in Wuxi.

This photo was taken Tiananmen in Beijing, China.

Opera house statue in Suzhou, China

This statue is located in the West Nanjing area of Shanghai, China. The inscription read that this bronze piece was created by Salvador Dali in Switzerland. This is supposed to be one of two pieces with the second located in London.

Photo taken in the Jing’An park located in the West Nanjing area of Shanghai.

Jing’An Park in Nanjing

Scattered around the West Lake area of Hongzhou, China are a few of these statues/sculptures.

I took this photo during a trip to Tiger Hill Mountain while on a visit to the leaning pagoda. Amazing and beautiful trip.

Anchor located in the World Financial Center of Pudong District in Shanghai China.

Sheshan Sculpture Park in Shanghai China. A wonderful park in an out of the way fabulous location off of metro line 9.

The Thinking Man located in Sheshan Sculpture Park in Shanghai China. A wonderful park in an out of the way fabulous location off of metro line 9.

Ok not really a statue but more like a beautiful piece of sculpture. This one of course is located in Chicago, IL USA. One of my favorite cities in the world!!

I call this statue the Gate Keeper as it’s right in front of the gates to a hotel. This statue is located on the island of Gulangyu off of Xiamen China. A most beautiful place.

This is one of my favorite statues and one I couldn’t get close enough to. This statue is located on the island of Gulangyu off of Xiamen China. A most beautiful place.

This photo was at the exit of the Shanghai Zoo located off of metro line 2.

A Unique Baby Carrier

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Still Times

Quite a unique way of toting a child around. The child back-basket carriers appear to be pretty sturdy and environmentally friendly, a big plus!

This is a very busy part of town with none stop traffic. The carriers are a great alternative to having the children running around and trying to catch up to them. Enjoy!

While my friend was talking to this lady, or attempting to, I was trying to catch a clear picture of this little boy.

This lady was only to happy to turn around and show me the little boy. Quiet little guy.

I know, I know, he’s wondering who the heck are those females. ha ha

Public Telephone – Old Luxu, China

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Still Times

The evolution of our telephone system has evolved into some high-tech gadgets from the original rotary dial wall mounted phone. I believe land lines will soon become just as rare as the public telephone booths. Is the rarity only in the Western world? Hmm….

From time to time we see a telephone booth or a public telephone system of some sort in this area of China. While walking through my favorite part of town, “Old Luxu”, I saw the following public telephone system. The cost is 2 RMB, the equivalent of about .30 cents USD.

When I talk about Old Luxu, I mean the oldest part of town. This town is divided into three areas. The newest area, which I live in, the old part of town across the bridge, then the old old part of town which we refer to as Old Luxu. Buildings in these areas have not changed and not much modernization has been done to the buildings. Many of the buildings here have a dual purpose. The upstairs is the residential area and the downstairs is a small business of sorts. I love to patronize these local businesses as I know this is many of the local’s source of income. This is a great little area and one of my favorites to walk through. Enjoy!

These photo’s were taken with an iPhone 4s.

Weekly Photo Challenge: Inside

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Still Times

I kept wondering what photo’s I would add for this Weekly Photo Challenge. Early today I took a walk through the part of town we call Old Luxu and look what I found! The children are inside the back of a 3 wheeled motor vehicle. While grandpa was making deliveries the children were kept out of street in the back of the vehicle. Think safety!

Photo’s were taken with an iPhone 4s.

Sex Sculptures in China – Part 2 of 3

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Still Times

Warning: In my last post I did not approve of several comments and deleted them. The reason for the photo’s is to share in the history of this country. Please refrain from making obscene comments, rude, or even judgmental comments. We may not understand or agree with everything we see; but, we must keep in mind that many don’t agree with our Western culture and history as well.

The following photo’s are more snap shots taken with the iPhone 4s during my visit to the sex museum. The museum has a few buildings scattered throughout the gardens. Some areas are clearly marked with, “no photo’s allowed”, and other areas were a free zone, well at least I think they were free zones as I didn’t see a sign.

Most of the photo’s are self-explanatory. Those photo’s like the marriage bed are beautiful and there appears to be a significance with color and birds relating to the bed. I’ll have to do more research, in the meantime, please enjoy.