There are a couple of interesting pictures from Xi’an without any words taken during the day and night which I’m adding … More
Tag: travel
General turned God
From the mausoleum we drove on to the town of San Yuan which is quite a small place (relatively speaking). Here … More
Another Chinese Emperor’s Mausoleum
That brings to an end the tales of my 2014 travels and I am working on what adventures to have … More
History of Surgery
The Museum of Surgical Science includes a room dedicated to the pioneers of medicine. For daily pictures you can … More
Introduction to Surgery
My trip to the Middle East started before I could tell you about one of my finds in Chicago.  Now that … More
East Coast paddling
Having crossed the Hajjar mountains from Dubai we reached Fujeirah.  Its beach is on the Indian Ocean rather than the Persian … More
Up in the hills of Arabia
The Hajjar mountain range with its numerous fresh water springs passes through the emirate of Sharjah, inland from Dubai. Â There … More
Tracks in sand
I took these pictures while on my Desert Breakfast trip. Â I have no idea what animals left these tracks, they … More
Desert breakfast
A visit to Dubai didn’t feel complete without a trip into the desert. Â After the skydiving competition completed, I took … More
Souks of Old Dubai
Dubai has been growing south along its coast from the original harbour, much of the famous skyline is in Jumeirah … More