GZ Expat, Part II

Cavenagh Bridge

As I have dug into the Singapore archives...this is another photo that I really like.  The regulation stated  is in stark contrast to the city around it...

The Long Bar

The Singapore icon...

Veggie Market

Friday afternoon, Tai Tai picked me up from the office, but needed to stop by the local veggie stand to pick up some needed veggies and 'shrooms for planned dinners over the weekend. 

Although I don't like any of these veggies pictures, I do like the colors and the textures. 

My new phone camera is really good with closeups.  I lose a lot of quality and clarity when I use the zoom lens with either still or video pictures.  But, these two photos came out quite well, without any sort of additional improvements. 

Cart

No, this isn't a garden ornament...this is a working, living push cart in GZ.

Chinese Delivery

Taken out the window of my car, hence the blue tint, this is a fairly typical scene in and around the Qingping market area of GZ.  Guys are moving bales and bags of stuff all over the area to buyers and sellers alike. 

This is my contribution to the 4th of July with the red, white and blue tarp in the background, this is about as 'American' as it can get over here.  Happy Fourth!

The Weather

We've had some incredible weather lately...but today really was a stunner.

I started my journey home from work in the incredibly rare blue skies of Humen...

I can only recall a handful of times in which I have been able to see sky, clouds and mountains like that.  Less than one hour later, entered Guangzhou in weather like this...

The grey skies and rain are not rare here...especially this time of the year.  But, the visibility is indeed rare (the tall spire is probably 10km away in GZ).  I was stunned by the early afternoon weather and the distances I could see.  The pearl river valley can be somewhat majestic without all the smog and pollution.

I'm sure it will return to normal tomorrow...

Signs

The Guangzhou Orchid Garden has 'nice' signs...

And, it took TWO bureaus to come up with these beauties. 

The garden is worthy of a trip if you are passing through GZ.  It's just a short walk from the China Hotel, and its an amazing oasis in the middle of the hurried city.  It's...nice.

The Wall

Macau has all of the history of Portugal in its streets and buildings.  You could find this picture in either place...

Gecko in the Candle

A real favorite...we were surprised by the gecko in the candle.  Did a bit of work on this with photo shop...but a lovely picture nonetheless.

Monday Morning Lilies

The lilies are in bloom this time of year...