I have always said if you like a place, then there is not anything you wouldn’t do in order to return to it.  This is my third time on Goqui Island and while this small place may get boring from some people, I am completely happy here with the ambiance and the relaxing atmosphere.  It does not hurt that the abandoned fishing village is one reason I keep coming back again, and again, and now again for the third time.

While the town is small and looks to be turning rather touristy, it still has a small town feel to it and the many alleys that line the streets are beautiful in their right mind.  When the sun is out (not always) the ocean is a beautiful bluish greenish color and people are seen in swarms walking around trying the many seafood delicacies found on the island.  The views from the top of the mountains are breathtaking as you can see the endless oceans for miles……

The abandoned fishing village as mentioned before in a previous post was abandoned some 20-30 years ago and is being taken back by the earth and looks like something out of an apocalyptic movie.   Unfortunately one of the main places was closed due to some of the houses falling but it gave me a chance to concentrate on one part of the village.  As I went into some of the same houses I saw that they were deteriorating more than last year.  Soon enough the earth will swallow them up….

My concentration this time was the many windows that are falling apart and images outside these windows.  Although you are not allowed in a lot of the houses for obvious reasons, I decided I didn’t care and tried to sneak into as many as possible in order to get the photos that I wanted.

Being my third time here, I do not think I will go back again unless they open up the other part of the village, but you never know as If you like a place there isn’t anything you wouldn’t do to return……Again, and Again, and Again……and perhaps AGAIN

The Bund

When people around the world think of Shanghai, usually images of the Bund pop up in their heads or on google images.  The Bund is the place that separates Puxi from Pudong which is East and West of the River.  You can go there on any given day and thousands of people will be walking out on the walkway taking photos or just enjoying the scenery.  The morning you can usually find people doing exercise like yoga or Tai Chi and also just enjoying the morning air.

The sunrises on the Bund are usually a spectacular experience if the smog is down which is rare, but nevertheless it is still an awe inspiring experience…

Tai Chi is found just about everywhere in China with the people usually doing it in a group.  They go to the Bund to do it just about everyday with more joining on the weekend.  Seeing them all in sync with the music playing and fans or swords coming out is another experience that shows China’s cultural identity…

In the middle of the hustle and bustle of the busy city of Shanghai, there is an park that offers many people an oasis to the busy city.  Fuxing Park is located in the French Concession area and is a popular park for people to take their kids, practice yoga or Tai Chi, dance, or ramble on with each other about the weeks events.  I had the chance with the local photography group to catch some of this in action and was not disappointed…