rich and ruth’s travelogue

Sunrise in the Taroko National Park, Taiwan

Sunrise in the Taroko National Park, Taiwan

In the high mountains of Taiwan, the Taroko National Park sits on the North Eastern portion of the island, home to the famous Taroko Gorge.

Lunar New Year's in Hong Kong

Story written 18 May 2008

What a way to spend a few days...the Lunar New Year's celebrations in Hong Kong, China.

Lunar New Year Fireworks Hong Kong

Lunar New Year Fireworks Hong Kong

ONe of the most exciting twenty minutes you'll ever spend...watching the annual Lunar New Year's fireworks celebration in Hong Kong.

Lunar New Years Parade Hong Kong style

Lunar New Years Parade Hong Kong style

The most spectacular parade I ever watched is the annual Lunar New Year's Parade in Hong Kong sponsored by Cathay Pacific Airways. More marching bands, stilt walkers, dancers, and unique floats than you can pack into a hour or so.

Temple workship during Lunar New Year in Hong Kong

Temple workship during Lunar New Year in Hong Kong

Temple worshippers light sticks of incense so the smoke will help bring their prayers to their gods in the heavens.

Prayer at the sitting Buddha

Prayer at the sitting Buddha

At Lantau Island near Hong Kong, the largest sitting bronze Buddha is greeted year round by locals and tourists, especially during the Lunar New Year period in February.

Room with a view at the Hotel du Palais

Room with a view at the Hotel du Palais

From the fifth floor at the Hotel du Palais in Biarritz, France, you get the sun, sea, and local setting all framed from the nautical porthole window. The building was originally the summer home of Napoleon III and after fire and rebuilding and remodeling, it now has about 150 rooms, a new Gurelain Spa, and for my money, the best room with a view in all of Europe.

The Festival Queen goes all out for her 400th Anniversary

Story written 6 May 2008

Quebec City Canada is celebrating its 400 Anniversary in 2008 with parades, concerts, and fireworks.

Overlooking the St. Lwrence River in Quebec City

Overlooking the St. Lwrence River in Quebec City

At the site of the Le Chateau Frontenac, overlooking the St. Lawrence River in Old Quebec City, site of the 400 Anniversary Celebration.

the Main Old Town Plaza in Quebec City

the Main Old Town Plaza in Quebec City

The place to see and be seen in Quebec City, the downtown Main Plaza, where part of the 400 Quebec City Anniversary Celebration is going on in 2008

rich and ruth carlson (aka Axel Olson)

rich and ruth carlson (aka Axel Olson) has been a member since 25 November 2007 and goes by talkintravel.

Currently in santa cruz.

We are a travel writing team, photographer, and co-hosts of Talkintravel TV, a half hour long TV show on our travels around the world. You can check it out at www.talkintravel.tv. But mainly we are in search of the next person, place, or thing we've yet to experience.

You can also find rich and ruth at www.talkintravel.com.

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