Tag Archives: Shanxi

Sculpture Saturday

Posted on August 29, 2020 by smkelly8

Saturday Sculpture was hosted by the Mind over Memory blogger. To join in, what you need to do is: Share a photo of a sculpture. Link or ping back to Ruined for Life because Mind over Memory’s has had to … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Asia, Blogging Challenge, Sculpture Saturday | Tagged ancient, Buddha, Shanxi, Yangun Caves | Leave a comment

Weekly Photo Challenge: Order

Posted on June 8, 2017 by smkelly8

1. Each week, we’ll provide a theme for creative inspiration. You take photographs based on your interpretation of the theme, and post them on your blog (a new post!) anytime before the following Friday when the next photo theme will … Continue reading →

Posted in Asia, Australia, Blogging Challenge, China, Experience, Food, Photograph, photography, photos, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged 2017, Australia, candy, cheese, Chicago, China, chocolate, cookies, Jinan, meat, Melbourne, order, postaday, postaweek, ribs, Shandong, Shanxi | 6 Comments

Hotel Review: Datong’s Holiday Inn

Posted on April 7, 2013 by smkelly8

A lot of intrepid travelers, the sort who bristle at being lumped in with mere tourists, would never go to a Holiday Inn. I’m glad I’m more flexible and perhaps less intrepid. I went to Datong wanting to see two … Continue reading →

Posted in Accommodations | Tagged China, Holiday Inn, hotel review, Shanxi | Leave a comment

Travel Theme: Pale

Posted on April 6, 2013 by smkelly8

Exquisite carvings in the Yangun Caves from the North Wei dynasty (5th century A.D.) in Northern China. Are you feeling faint yet? If you would like to join in this week’s travel theme (everyone’s welcome!) here’s what to do: Create … Continue reading →