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The Railway Station at Hangzhao where we went in to buy train (CRH) tickets for the next destination, Shanghai


Below: This was shot in Fei Lei Fong, Hangzhao. The idols on stones are part of four heavenly guardians deities. The appeal is in the trees blending in with the floor making this an ancient appeal. In a sence, rustic and legendary.


Above: One the first day, the temperature dipped to -2C and ice was falling. Since it was raining, the streets were cleared and we like fanatical photographers begin our shooting spree. This was taken in Song Imperial Street, Hangzhao. The buildings were restored to olden times. Many of which lasted hundreds of years, if not more.
ABOVE: At the old streets (Song Imperial Street), lanterns and tanglongs were intentional lit for Chinese New Year. It is normally packed but today, the rain gave us an unique oppurtunity. (minus the freezing temperature).

The grills were unique and hence the doors protects this entrance.





Both shots (ABOVE) were that of Guan Gong, a general and now a deity. The wooden carving is impeccable.

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Dragon of Nezha One Utama

The Dragon of Nezha, taken in One Utama.

I watched the show three times, one at 6pm and the other at 8pm.

Armed with a lens of 90mm , I could get lots of close up. I re-armed for the third show with a 50mm for greater coverage.


The pyros were great as seen in some shots.

The players were from Thailand, and according to the DJ announcement, this can be seen in Bangkok. Well, I've also seen some similar ones in Hat Yai.
(but I still love it)

The lion dance(r) was a kid barely 10 years of age. One daredevil to be on that 25 feet pole.

The story/legend goes like this; Nezha an immortal, battles with the Dragon for the immortal pearl.

Story obtained from the WEB:
The story opens with Nezha's father Li Jing, a powerful general of Chentang Pass. His wife, after three-year long pregnancy, gives birth to a ball of flesh shaped like a lotus bud. Believing this to be an ill omen, Li Jing chops open the ball with a single swipe of his mighty sword. A beautiful boy-child springs out.
The Great Monad comes to offer his congratulations. He finds the boy to his liking, so he takes him as a disciple and names him Nezha. He then gives him two magic weapons: the Firmament Ring and the Armillary Damask Silk.

One day when Nezha is seven years old he goes to the nearby seashore for a swim. There he encounters a patrolling Yasha demon, stealing children to feed his master, the Dragon King. Nezha wounds the Yasha demon with his Firmament Ring and tries to save a little girl from its clutches. In a rage, the Dragon King sends his third son to capture Nezha, but the son is killed instead. Now completely infuriated, the Dragon King hitches up with the dragon kings of other seas and unleashes a raging storm, wreaking havoc on Chentang Pass and demanding Nezha's magic weapons. Not wanting to involve others in any further misery, Nezha commits suicide. Thus freed from its physical confinement, Nezha's spirit in a lotus flower and transforms the flower into an exact duplicate of the original Nezha. Now with his newly acquired fire-tipped spear in hand and a pair of fire-and-wind wheels under his feet, Nezha heads straight for the Dragon Palace. In a final indignant fury, he turns the palace upside down and beards the Dragon King.

10 places where women want to be touched

10 places where women want to be touched

Sourced: http://www.dailychilli.com/news/554-10-places-to-touch-a-women

Forget a woman’s cleavage, there are more erogenous spots that you can explore to get your lady sexcited. Read on to discover her ten most sensuous body parts.

What guys often mistake is that they go straight for the woman’s breasts or other private parts, without concentrating on her nine other moan zones.

So, if you want to get your girl into the mood, stimulate some of her often-neglected body parts.

Tresses

All guys like women with gorgeous locks. But what you need to know is that women love being touched on their head. It’s quite a stress reliever.
Running your hands sensuously through her tresses is likely to send shivers down her spine. Massage her temples to the nape of her neck and she'll be game to your desires.

Nape of her neck

In ancient Japan, the back of a woman’s neck was considered extremely attractive by men as it was one of the few zones that were not covered by the elaborate kimono.
Today, very few men focus on the nape of the neck, but we suggest you build up the pleasure by gentle touching and kissing your lady love from her hairline down to her shoulders. It will make her reach dizzying heights of pleasure.

Collar bone

A well-defined collarbone is what men find irresistible. So, why not touch and kiss her there. Unbutton her shirt just a little and stimulate her collarbone with your touch. Create circles with your tongue and give her love bites right there, just to remind her of how much you want her.

Small of her back

Most women love it when their guy places his protective hand against the small of her back as it shows that he feels very strongly about her.
So, why not incorporate this gesture into your foreplay routine, by kissing or licking down her spine to end up with a kiss on the small of her back. It will definitely get her into the mood for more!

Behind her knees

This area is a power house of sensitive nerve endings. You can gently caress the back of her knee under her skirt while the two of you are in an open public space as it is sure to get her excited by the time you reach home.

Palms of her hands

We use our hands to please our partners, but have you ever thought that you could arouse a woman by stimulating the palm of her hand? Run your finger along her palm as that will make her feel relaxed and ready for a sexy rendezvous ahead.

Her earlobes

This is one of the most erogenous moan centers of a woman’s body. Touching, kissing and even gently biting her earlobes will send her into a sexual tizzy. If you are getting extra adventurous, simply nibble around the outside of the rest of her ear as well, but don’t put your tongue inside her ear. That’s a major turn off!

Happy feet

There’s nothing more sinfully seductive than a foot massage. It will help her relax, especially if her job requires her to be on them all day. Get yourself some aromatic massage oil or lotion.
Pay extra attention to the pressure points such as her toes, ankles and the sides of her feet too. Some women love enjoy having their toes sucked, but others find it repulsive, so ask your babe what she would have you do before putting them in your mouth.

Soft thighs

Touching a woman’s inner thighs without touching her private parts is the most sensual tease that is sure to get her all charged up.
Employ your hands and mouth to caress and kiss the insides of her thighs but remember to pull back before going all the way.