itinerant traveller

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Catching the Moment

Korean nun reviewing a captured moment, on her camera, Insadong, Seoul, South Korea.

Sokcho Fishing Port

A plethora of Korean fishing boats, taken late afternoon, 'Dongmyeong Port', Sokcho, Gangwon-do, South Korea.

Shilla Tumuli

An ancient 'Shilla or Silla' burial mound (ie.'Tumuli'), Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea.

Tripitaka Koreana

Housed in the UNESCO listed, 'Haeinsa Janggyeong Pamnjeon' temple, you will find the oldest complete set of Buddhist Scriptures carved onto 81,258 wooden printing blocks, that date back to the 13th century, Haeinsa, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea.

Fishing Flotilla

Flotilla of fishing boats, moored in 'Nampodong Harbour', Busan, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea.

Mountain Dew Tea Festival

Traditional Korean musicians, at the 'Hadong-gun Mountain Dew Tea Cultural Festival', Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea.

On the Ropes

Sorting fishing ropes, in the small seaside fishing village, Yulpo, Jeollanam-do, South Korea.

Green Tea

Neatly planted rows of green tea, grown at the famous 'Boseong Tea Plantation', Boseong, Jeollanam-do, South Korea.

Chungjang-no District

'Chungjang-no' is a vibrant pedestrianised shopping district, bursting at the seams with all manner of clothing shops, bars, nightclubs and restaurants. Very popular with young Korean's and tourists, Gwangju, Jeollanam-do, South Korea.





Other travels to Japan/Korea include;

Japan/Korea 2012 - Traveling from Osaka to Seoul.
Tokyo 2004 - Exploring the urban megalopolis that is Tokyo.



Other South Korean photos from my travels;

South Korean (대한민국) photos - (PhotoStream)





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Laguna Querococha

In the mountains above Huaraz, you'll find Laguna Querococha, Peru.

Naked Peruvian

The legendary Peruvian Hairless dog, allegedly favourite pet of Incan royalty, Trujillo, Peru.

Cumbe Mayo

The mystical petroglyphic, rock formations of 'Cumbe Mayo', near Cajamarca, Peru.

Corny Shot

Peruvians love their corn, hope you do too!

Lord of Sipan

Ancient 'Moche' burial site, near Chiclayo, Peru.






Semana Santa

Easter celebrations surging through the crowded streets, Chiclayo, Peru.






Plaza de Armas

The 'Plaza de Armas', in the delightful township, Ayacucho, Peru.

@Cuzco

'Cuesta de San Blas', Cuzco, Sacred Valley, Peru.

Ollantaytambo Inca Fortress

The massive Inca Fortress, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru. (3 stitch shot)

Pisac Man

Fabric seller at the famous weekend markets, Pisac, Sacred Valley, Peru.

Fields of Gold

Golden fields of wheat, on the way to the terraced amphitheatre near Moray, Sacred Valley, Peru.

Stepping back in Time

The unique amphitheatre-like terrace built by the Inca's. They used this terraced site as a nursery, to find the optimum conditions in which to grow the plants they cultivated, Moray, Sacred Valley, Peru.

Salinas

In the hills above Urubamba, warm salt laden waters are diverted, channeled, dried and collected at the Incan Pans of Salinas, Sacred Valley, Peru.

Machu Misty Picchu

A rainy and misty day, at mysterious Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Peru.

Copacabana Beach

Bolivia's famous 'Copacabana Beach', taken from the summit of 'Cerro Calvario', Copacabana, Bolivia.

Celebration

Revellers on 'Copacabana Beach', celebrating their National Day, Copacabana, Bolivia.

Llimani View

At 6438m, 'Mount Llimani', the highest mountain in the 'Cordillera Real', towering over the highest capital... in the World, La Paz, Bolivia.

Witches' Markets

Offerings to the 'Pachamama', in the 'Mercado de las Brujas' or 'Witches' Market', La Paz, Bolivia.






Other photos from my travels;

Peruvian photos - (PhotoStream)
Bolivian photos - (PhotoStream)





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Cleansing the Flesh

Stone water basin or 'Temizusha', used to rinse the hands and mouth (the water dipper must not touch your lips) before entering the 'Meiji Jingu shrine', built for 'Emperor Meiji' (the father of modern Japan) and his 'Empress Shoken'. Harajuku, Tokyo, Japan.

Tickets to Heaven

'Ema' or wooden wishing plaques, are 'vehicles to the gods' for wishes or prayers, at the 'Meiji-Jingu Shrine', Harajuku, Tokyo, Japan.

Sake Barrels

Early morning shot of a wall of sake barrels, near the Meiji-Jingu Shrine, Harajuku, Tokyo, Japan.





Other travels to Japan/Korea include;

Japan/Korea 2012 - Traveling from Osaka to Seoul.
South Korea 2007 - Kimchi tour around the unique island.



Other Japanese photos from my travels;

Japanese photos - (PhotoStream)





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