Thursday, December 26, 2013

A Collection of Christmas trees











Wednesday, December 18, 2013

We love the Beach

Take a beach towel, a tube of solar cream; Put on a set of bikini, a shirt and shorts; step on a pair of trendy sandals; add a pair of sun-glasses, then grab a hat...

We are going to the beach~~~


Ile d'Aix
Île-d'Aix is the little Island near La Rochelle. isolated on the Atlantic ocean, the beach is quiet and beautiful. the sand gives out golden color under the summer sunshine. Some shining shells could often be found. The only way to get there is by boat. There are several inter-islands cruises setting off from La Rochelle almost every hour in the day time. For experiencing the exciting life on water, you could also take that fast-speed motorboat. 



St Malo
St Malo
Saint Malo, is another city on the Atlantic ocean, facing the Great Britain. the beach is just under the walls of the old city. The shore is long enough that one could hardly walk to the end. In the morning when the tides go down and some creatures under the sand start to move. In the late afternoon the tides go up quickly, soon the whole beach is soaked up into the water. 


Ostia
Ostia is the sea near Roma, many restaurants are lining there with beaches at their back yards. It is pleasant to enjoy your meal while facing the sea. The beach is on meditereanian Ocean, you could feel the heat, even the sand is burning with the color of dark bronze.


Sanya
Sanya - white sand, blue sky and coconut treas. The trip reminded me of De Botton's description of a trip to Babados. Just slow down and enjoy the way time idles away.

Barcelona







Saturday, December 14, 2013

Ponte Sant'Angelo


Ponte Sant'Angelo is the bridge in front of the Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome. On the bridge exquisite statutes of angels are standing with different gestures. Their tender look makes us set aside something lousy and purefies our heart and soul.

Sunday, December 8, 2013

Étretat, the City with Natural Arches




Étretat, is the city located in the north of Le Havre Haute Normandie region. It is famous for its cliffs in the shape of elephant(natural arches). The weather there varies a lot. Big waves and wind made contribution to this natural features. 

Those white cliffs may remind you of the city on the other side of the British channel: Cardiff. With the similar geographical features, it is famous for its sharp white cliffs.

The Ruins of St. Paul's in Macau


The Ruins of St. Paul's, Macau

As Macau, former Portuguese colony in the China's history, was administrated by Portugal through centuries till 1999. However, two different cultures are well integrated, which could be easily seen from its food to its magnificent architecture.

"The Ruins of St. Paul's", originally was the St Paul's College and Cathedral of St Paul, is the most famous landmark in Macau. 

Nowadays, Macau becomes a tourist city and also famous for its gambling industry, which attracts visitors from all over the world.

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Bruges, Another City on Water



Bruges, little city on water, is considered as "the Venice of the North". The main architecture style here is Flemish, with its "zigzag" top. There are several canals passing through the city. The most convenient transportation here is the carriage running with horses. The steps of horses make out an endearing melody floating on the water and passing through the city.


Monday, December 2, 2013

Barcelona, a City with Passion

Sagrada Familia, Barcelona
Sagrada Familia, Barcelona
Casa Milà(La Pedrera), Barcelona
Park Güell, Barcelona
Park Güell, Barcelona

Casa Batlló
Barcelona is a city with passion and energy. You could feel it from its sunshine and its style of architecture. The famous architect Antoni Gaudí made the city different from others by his famous works. From Sagrada Familia to Park Güell, from Casa Milà to Casa Batlló, and etc. we were astonished by his master pieces and amazed by his talents in architecture. Especially, Park Güell, with its colourful tiles and ornamented spires, it is the place that supposes to be found in a fairytale.