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White Horse Temple, Luoyang
In Luyoang we went to the White Horse Temple, the place from which Buddhism spread in China. There are several legends relating to this beginning. I’m not sure why since by 266 A.D. when the first Buddhists came to China, … Continue reading
Posted in Activity, Art, Asia, Culture, Place
Tagged Afghanistan, Buddhism, Buddhist, China, Henan, History, Lonely Planet, Luoyang, religion, religious art, temple, White Horse Temple
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1893 World’s Fair
When I read Erik Larson’s The Devil in the White City, I got swept up by the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago, otherwise known as the Colombian Exposition. Such beauty, grandeur and spirit. How I wish I could have gone … Continue reading
Posted in Activity, Culture, North America
Tagged 19th century, books, Chicago, History, tour, World's Fair
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Santa Fe, NM
I keep liking WordPress more and more. Here’s my first attempt with their slideshow feature. The images are of my day wandering around Santa Fe yesterday. One thing about Santa Fe is they have very strict building codes. New building … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Museum, Shopping, Uncategorized, USA
Tagged Arts, History, New Mexico, Santa Fe New Mexico, United States
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