The original world nomad

"Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance." - Confucius.

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... at this point there were several million Chinese on the street ... absolute anarchy. Order <i>definitely</i> needed to be restored. by: simon_monk Views[498]

Now this is what I call a near miss travel experience ... look at the pin. This baby landed about 2ft away from me. by: simon_monk Views[2517]

What this photo doesn't show is the riot happening behind the camera ... all while she quietly sleeps on the back of a bike propped up against a wall. I wonder where she is now? by: simon_monk Views[316]

China. 1989. Riots in Chengdu and a not-so-friendly grenade ... with the pin out! by: simon_monk Views[754]

The philosphy of life ...

CHINA | Saturday, 11 Mar 2006 | Views [2995] | Comments [3]

Do you ever wonder how fragile our lives are and how they can turn on a dime? I mean really wonder? In 1918 one of my Grandfathers was fighting in WWI and leading a group of young men in the trenches in France (I think). A mortar round landed ... Read more >

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The original world nomad

"Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance." - Confucius.

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