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Thursday, May 8, 2014

Thursday, April 03, 2014 - Gulangyu

Gulangyu, also known as Piano Island, is a popular weekend getaway with views of the city Xiamen and features many Victorian-era style European edifices.

Had brekky on the bus on our way to the ferry. The ferry ride was short and not to pleasant had a sardines-feeling.

Indian bean tree or Chinese catalpa

Apparently Chinese like to get out after their wedding and take loads of shots for the album. I mean looads of couples and loooads of shots. Seriously!

Notice the bath tube featured in the back.

Would have loved to rent two bikes to explore the island but unfortunately no rental place could be found...

Every breath you take
And every move you make
Every bond you break
Every step you take
Ill be watching you

Every single day
And every word you say
Every game you play
Every night you stay
Ill be watching you

Every move you make
Every vow you break
Every smile you fake
Every claim you stake
Ill be watching you

Some workshop where you can get your things fixed.

Oh so romantic...

... well! ;D

This is one of our typical lunches. I took a pic to state that for 10 Yuan (1.15 EUR) you get quite a decent meal, which is amazing. I believe it was 2 for the rice and 8 for the veggies. Not sure anymore though.

Isn't he the coolest dude ever?!

The words on his apron next to the bunny read "Sweet Melody".

View of the city Xiamen in the distance.

fresh supply for the swarms of tourists

Cutest cat ears ever!

As said loads of couples, loads of locations - but oh so beautiful!

Found a bit of peace and quiet...

Unfortunately not as yummy as it looks - but still a great spot!

Sitting here sipping coffee we had a lovely chat with a cute newly wed couple.

I was shameless (as usual - when it comes to photography) ...

... took as many shoots as I could. <3

Find the dog hidden in the picture...

Subtropical - New Orleans feeling.

Crazy island - beautiful houses and gorgeous nature.

Having some relaxing drinks at the end of a wonderful day.

Met this cute Chinese girl - she had a broken heart and Margaritas - what a night.

Coolest guy ever. On our first night, when we wanted to order drinks and there was no English menu he said - "Just tell me what you want." In a way we wanted to tell him anything but our order. ;P

Monday, May 5, 2014

Wednesday, April 02, 2014 - Xiamen

Our next stop - from Tunxi to Xiamen by plane.

Xiamen and its surrounding countryside is known for its scenery and tree-lined beaches.

Well the morning was a wet one. Rain with a bit of a thunder storm. Did not even went out to have brekky. Later we rented two bikes and discovered the coast line....

No not one of these. ;P

They actually still wear these hats in every day life - who would have thought?!

Xiamen is also famous for its history as a frontline in the Chinese Civil War with Taiwan over Jinmen (some island) 50 years ago.

So big, so beautiful, so tropical!

Close to our place we me a boy from Turkey who had come to Canton to study and went on to Xiamen to open up his own little stall from which he sells big backed potatoes with stuffing - a Turkish National treat. Man I sure appreciated it! Yummm! :D If he adds Turkish delight as desert to his menu he is going to be all set - bound to become insanely rich... ;P