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  • It is my first day back in Beijing after almost a month spent in the U.S.  Time to buy some healthy food.

    Bananas

    Posted on February 5, 2012 | No Comments
    It is my first day back in Beijing after almost a month spent in the U.S. Time to buy some healthy food.

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  • An old photo from a few months back.  Looking back on early travels.

    Archive: Forbidden City

    Posted on January 31, 2012 | 2 Comments
    An old photo from a few months back. Looking back on early travels.

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  • A Picture of the building I live in as seen at night.  Part of the "My Neighborhood" Series.

    Outside my Building, Dongzhimen District

    Posted on December 24, 2011 | No Comments
    A Picture of the building I live in as seen at night. Part of the "My Neighborhood" Series.

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  • An evening out on the Beijing Photo Walk

    Beijing Photo Walk With Trey Ratcliff

    Posted on September 18, 2011 | No Comments
    An evening out on the Beijing Photo Walk

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  • We decided to take a trip to the small town of Chuandixia, just outside of Beijing.  Word of Advice; Never get into cars if you can avoid it.

    Chuandixia Village

    Posted on September 7, 2011 | 2 Comments
    We decided to take a trip to the small town of Chuandixia, just outside of Beijing. Word of Advice; Never get into cars if you can avoid it.

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  • After surviving many falls, my iPhone finally stopped working a few nights back.  A trip to Beijing's largest electronics district to see about a new digitizer was in order.

    Zhongguancun Electronics Market

    Posted on September 5, 2011 | No Comments
    After surviving many falls, my iPhone finally stopped working a few nights back. A trip to Beijing's largest electronics district to see about a new digitizer was in order.

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  • My first attempt at getting to the Fragrant Hills Park was a failure, but try number two was rewarded with much better results.  A good day of hiking is a great break from the city.

    Fragrant Hills Park

    Posted on August 25, 2011 | No Comments
    My first attempt at getting to the Fragrant Hills Park was a failure, but try number two was rewarded with much better results. A good day of hiking is a great break from the city.

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  • The community in smaller neighborhoods is an amazing thing.  Board games on the street are a spectator sport.

    Board Games

    Posted on August 23, 2011 | No Comments
    The community in smaller neighborhoods is an amazing thing. Board games on the street are a spectator sport.

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  • The second piece in the Long Post series, this trip takes me to Beijing's Dongyue Temple, a less frequented Taoist site.  Described as a "Taoist Hades", this place was well worth my time.

    The Long Post: Dongyue Temple, Beijing

    Posted on August 21, 2011 | No Comments
    The second piece in the Long Post series, this trip takes me to Beijing's Dongyue Temple, a less frequented Taoist site. Described as a "Taoist Hades", this place was well worth my time.

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  • There is so much to see that I don't always know where to start.  I found myself wandering around southern Beijing when a new idea came into fruition.

    Boredom

    Posted on August 19, 2011 | No Comments
    There is so much to see that I don't always know where to start. I found myself wandering around southern Beijing when a new idea came into fruition.

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