Tag Archives: #superheroes

Pounce

Posted on July 28, 2017 by d4vid

My brother, sister-in-law, and niece gave me this Lego Wolverine for Christmas.  I’ve placed him on the door jamb, ready to pounce!

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Lego II

Posted on February 10, 2017 by d4vid

The biggest Lego store in the world!  Two stories!   Awesome set for Shanghai’s castle.Hadn’t seen this before.  If you hold a box of a Lego set up to this camera, it projects a 3D model of the built set on … Continue reading →

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Disneytown

Posted on February 10, 2017 by d4vid

Much like Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure has a Downtown Disney outside the park, Shanghai Disneyland has a Disneytown.  It’s a mix of the usual Western brands & chains (Starbucks, Lego, Cheesecake Factory, Build-A-Bear, etc.) and the usual Eastern brands & chains … Continue reading →

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Snikt

Posted on January 27, 2017 by d4vid

I assume this is how Logan eats mutton.

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Cloud

Posted on September 17, 2016 by d4vid

At the Gardens by the Bay, I lingered for a long, long time in the domed Cloud Forest which contains the world’s tallest indoor waterfall.  The interior environment mimics the moist, cool climate of the mountains between 3300′ and 9800′.  … Continue reading →

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Safari

Posted on September 16, 2016 by d4vid

One of the highlights of Singapore for me was the Night Safari at the Singapore Zoo.  There is both a tram ride and several winding walking paths to explore. Be forewarned:  what follows is some of the worst wildlife photography … Continue reading →

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Serious

Posted on July 26, 2016 by d4vid

Near Lake Taupo are the Huka Falls. Maybe — between Multnomah, Yellowstone, Kegon, and all of Yosemite — I’ve become hard to impress.I did learn the “huka” means “foam” in Māori.  Clever. It’s difficult to see clearly in this picture, … Continue reading →

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Disneyland

Posted on May 28, 2016 by d4vid

Shanghai Disneyland officially opened June 16, but — thanks to my coworker Carol’s husband, who has been working on the Pirates of the Caribbean Ride here for years now — Eli, Xiaohan, & I got a chance to visit the … Continue reading →

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Captain

Posted on May 21, 2016 by d4vid

 A Chinese toddler — atop a Chinese tank — wearing a Captain America t-shirt.

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Nerds

Posted on May 15, 2015 by d4vid

Spending time with My People at the very first Comic Con in Shanghai. Here is a list of some of the cosplay I’ve seen today: Chinese Tauriel Chinese Professor Snape Chinese Lucius Malfoy Chinese Captain America Chinese Captain America (gender … Continue reading →

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