Ancient multiculturalism

08 Saturday Jun 2013

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This is one of the more interesting artifacts at the British Museum in London, to my mind.
Until I saw this last year, it wasn’t obvious to me what kind of role Arabic played in Chinese art centuries ago.

Look left!

05 Friday Apr 2013

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These large, visible letters painted curbside all over London are lifesavers. More than once, I found myself needing help on where to look before crossing the street!

Waiting for the next train

07 Thursday Feb 2013

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London Underground, October 2012.

The Shard

02 Saturday Feb 2013

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London’s new tallest building, The Shard, was opened to the public this week. This is a view of the landmark as it was back in ~~September~~ October, from the observation platform at St. Paul’s Cathedral.
The Shard itself has an observation deck … I’ll be sure to stop by when I get back to London for my next visit.

Saturday night circus

05 Wednesday Dec 2012

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Piccadilly Circus in London, on a busy Saturday night.

Static commute

03 Monday Dec 2012

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A cool mock-up of a rail station under construction, seen at the London Transport Museum.

Long way up

01 Saturday Dec 2012

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It takes a few minutes and costs a few pounds to get to the top of the Monument in London — but the view is lovely.

Rising in the east

25 Sunday Nov 2012

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Another view from the top of St. Paul’s Cathedral in London.

Radials

17 Saturday Nov 2012

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This is what you see when you look down from the top of St. Paul’s Cathedral in London.

Abbey Road

14 Wednesday Nov 2012

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An iconic pedestrian crossing to be sure: Abbey Road, London … minus the Fab Four.