Dave’s Wagon

China Fact #4861: Nothing says high fashion like the military gear of the imperialist Western superpower that persistently interferes into your nation’s internal affairs!
In America, young people wear Che Guevara and communist red star shirts and think they’re cool. What do the young people in Asia wear? Surprisingly often, U.S. military clothing and accessories.
I see […]

Of the over five gigs of photos and video I’ve taken in China so far, I think this shot is the best.
It’s a dragon fountain at Hangzhou’s Linyin Temple. As I took the shot, a Chinese child reached out to pet the dragon and stuck his hand into frame. I thought he was ruining the […]

Behold! The Forbidden Blog Entry!

Forbidden entryway!

Forbidden banners!

Forbidden basketball court!

Forbidden photography!

Forbidden ornate roof carvings protected by what appears to be a system of lightning conductors!

Forbidden smoking!

Forbidden (Starbucks) store! (Their words, not mine!)

Forbidden renovation!

Forbidden panorama!

Forbidden reentry!

Okay, I’m finished.

It’s a bad sign when it takes you longer to blog about a trip than the trip itself took, but I will finish this Beijing recap.
Pictured above: Tiananmen Square, known for its grand scale and iconic right-of-way violations.
Next post: the surprisingly-accessible Forbidden City.
Stay tuned, Wagonians!

That’s right, what trip to China would be complete without a hike up the Great Wall? Official Beijing Tourism Commission answer: none.
In all honesty, the Wall is a must-visit, if only to say that you’ve been there and to walk away with an “I Climbed the Great Wall” or “I took a dump in an […]