tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post6847480688051357706..comments2024-03-28T14:42:33.585+01:00Comments on Words and Pictures: Beijing - The Forbidden City Part IWords and Pictureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05672524847577136244noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-82769007922507668972016-07-15T17:53:40.344+02:002016-07-15T17:53:40.344+02:00Sorry to be so very late to join the tour! I am so...Sorry to be so very late to join the tour! I am so glad you shared all of these wonderful photos and memories. Thank you! Dazzling is right!!Marjie Kemperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09012764263520267030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-60736754527462380192016-06-20T17:24:53.010+02:002016-06-20T17:24:53.010+02:00Taking in all that Part 1 has to offer before movi...Taking in all that Part 1 has to offer before moving on to Part 2 - the incredible artistry that has gone into those roofs is quite magnificent. I can imagine it's so much to take in for one short visit xxJenny Marpleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00940317993979637301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-81062601906132753892016-05-28T12:47:08.017+02:002016-05-28T12:47:08.017+02:00I studied both parts 1 & 2 last night Alison. ...I studied both parts 1 & 2 last night Alison. Thanks so much for sharing. It all looks wonderful and brings back happy memories. Just as well you didnt have your crafty toolkit with you on the day as it would have been verrrry tempting to rust up one of those metal cauldrons! I hope your time in Poland is going really well. Happy Weekend! Nicola xPaper Profusionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08307545011423409239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-83764870423764821502016-05-23T20:07:15.941+02:002016-05-23T20:07:15.941+02:00Wow! It's taken me until now to get to see thi...Wow! It's taken me until now to get to see this properly on a big screen! Considering how old this place is the decorations and carvings are just incredible. This is somewhere I will never get to visit so it's great to see your photos! Chrisxpearshapedcraftinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05744515186281908192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-39059409830725538322016-05-20T05:58:08.516+02:002016-05-20T05:58:08.516+02:00What an amazing place Alison ,the detail and colou...What an amazing place Alison ,the detail and colours are truly amazing. Thanks for the tour and looking forward to seeing more! Deb xo Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08202241672864661004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-1107701923036126232016-05-18T22:05:29.140+02:002016-05-18T22:05:29.140+02:00These really are breathtaking, not the wealth, but...These really are breathtaking, not the wealth, but the ideas and craftsmanship behind it all. It's just a shame that there was so much for so few - fancy having a colour that only an Emperor was allowed to use! xxSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17370190771793517610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-29791207023102157242016-05-15T15:07:06.828+02:002016-05-15T15:07:06.828+02:00Wonderful photos of the modern theater in stark co...Wonderful photos of the modern theater in stark contrast to the massive size and beauty of the Forbidden city - can you imagine keeping all of that in repair and accommodating so many people traveling through it?!!! Julia xxJulia Astonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14056249262392002395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-45780900606284125572016-05-15T14:33:13.090+02:002016-05-15T14:33:13.090+02:00Your photos reminded me of my love of reading abou...Your photos reminded me of my love of reading about China - novels and factual - such an interesting country and nation. Thank you so much for taking me back to my childhood dreams of one day visiting this country, which I did in 1997, and would love to do again.<br />Hugs, Neet xxNeethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13279125547309537517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-59074699049013987842016-05-14T11:55:43.205+02:002016-05-14T11:55:43.205+02:00Oh Alison!!
I waited till this morn to read this ...Oh Alison!!<br /> I waited till this morn to read this post with my coffee at hand. I knew I wanted to take my time and pour over these photos and your words!!<br /> Absolutely exquisite and phenomenal! <br />As you say, the detail is -well,WOW! Those rooftops just blew me away with all of the fine detailed work. Those roof pieces look like giant pencils laid out. And those carved tiles-incredible! I am happy you spent this time on just the roofs and I look forward to the other posts yet to come- by all means, go over every detail and write as long as you like- I for one will be happy to read and view!<br />So incredible and fascinating to think these buildings were constructed so very long ago and still stand so strong And the wealth behind them is staggering! No sense democracy there right?! <br />Thank you so much for sharing your adventures- I look forward to more!!<br />hugs,Jackie<br />Jackie PNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400208631365548141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-85735830950351483152016-05-13T15:23:14.107+02:002016-05-13T15:23:14.107+02:00You've really peaked my curiosity for a place ...You've really peaked my curiosity for a place I've never thought about visiting. I didn't realize it was that old. The ornateness (If that's a word) is overwhelmingly fabulous. I'm in awe of everything and even the history. Thank you for sharing.Anita Houston The Artful Mavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01949969469882107026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-88299995519220027412016-05-12T19:38:36.954+02:002016-05-12T19:38:36.954+02:00Thank You, Alison, for sharing your amazing trip w...Thank You, Alison, for sharing your amazing trip with us. The Forbidden City is somewhere I have longed to see, especially after those incredible shots in Bertolucci's film. Your photos are really excellent, as I can imagine it must be an incredibly difficult place to capture in all its vastness - and detail too!xxJulie Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113706312817154503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-21959329733478393332016-05-12T18:30:13.792+02:002016-05-12T18:30:13.792+02:00Well what more can I add - wow!!Well what more can I add - wow!!sam21skihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06817151212029182312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-9965464970904224772016-05-12T08:03:40.321+02:002016-05-12T08:03:40.321+02:00Wonderful photos, thanks for sharing and for this ...Wonderful photos, thanks for sharing and for this great post!!!<br />Loving the roofs and the ceramic tiles, they are really superb, wow... I have not seen myself this extraordinary place, so it's wonderful to read you and make the visit thanks to you. <br />Hugs, Coco xx Cocofolieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15131016171039637518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-63663341538445546182016-05-12T08:03:01.081+02:002016-05-12T08:03:01.081+02:00Stunning photos Alison and a fabulous history less...Stunning photos Alison and a fabulous history lesson. I am basking in the wonderful colours and architecture of the buildings of the forbidden city and reading about your visit. The theatre looks incredible but in a completely opposing and beautiful modern style, it must have been an amazing experience walking into it. TFS this part of your journey xxxBrenda Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10125808222761586493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-41437732210812476052016-05-12T07:13:18.326+02:002016-05-12T07:13:18.326+02:00Fantastic photos Alison! I'd love to go there!...Fantastic photos Alison! I'd love to go there! Thank you for sharing, an interesting read too.<br />Alison xcraftytroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00440765819220981916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-5656875390926329532016-05-12T01:14:44.552+02:002016-05-12T01:14:44.552+02:00Wow, these pictures are awesome Alison. What a fab...Wow, these pictures are awesome Alison. What a fabulous adventure!!!Adventures in Paperlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11972293963417247482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-15312352031750599632016-05-12T00:11:24.227+02:002016-05-12T00:11:24.227+02:00I love looking at people's travel photos....al...I love looking at people's travel photos....almost transported there myself Alison! You're right about the sheer vastness of it must be truly breathtaking <br />Hugs <br />Donna xxInky and Quirky Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05458767721398587416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-87224864633044990792016-05-11T23:38:35.050+02:002016-05-11T23:38:35.050+02:00Thank you for sharing the pictures. What an amazin...Thank you for sharing the pictures. What an amazing place.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14281138755012015068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-30180066577872382692016-05-11T23:20:52.876+02:002016-05-11T23:20:52.876+02:00Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful phot...Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful photos Alison. The workmanship is breathtaking and they have been incredibly well maintained since they were built. Thank you too for giving us the history behind them, it is so very interesting! I am already looking forward to Part 2 ! Anne xxRedannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00927442847627008591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-3881628629683459112016-05-11T22:35:58.371+02:002016-05-11T22:35:58.371+02:00Thanks for sharing, Alison! Extraordinary places. ...Thanks for sharing, Alison! Extraordinary places. I can't wait for the creations they will inspire you!Lyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11391967793841229698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-58639959367946190012016-05-11T22:30:12.296+02:002016-05-11T22:30:12.296+02:00Wow, stunning photos Alison, I realy enjoyed my vi...Wow, stunning photos Alison, I realy enjoyed my visit to see you tonight.<br />The buildings and detail must have been awesome to see in real life. Looking forward to the next part of the tour.<br />Yvonne xxMeggymayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15523023041456397683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-87581666846834920822016-05-11T21:31:54.334+02:002016-05-11T21:31:54.334+02:00Please can I book a massage in "The hall of p...Please can I book a massage in "The hall of preserving" ....don't want to live forever, but would save me a fortune in lotions and potions! Wonderful adventure Alison! Loving the tour! The detail in the buildings is incredible! XxHazel Agnewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13415715861182371303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-17354712864542247432016-05-11T21:12:10.906+02:002016-05-11T21:12:10.906+02:00What an incredible adventure for you!! Thank you f...What an incredible adventure for you!! Thank you for sharing the photos with us.Kirstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17087731518412573082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-71970892752463619002016-05-11T21:09:06.165+02:002016-05-11T21:09:06.165+02:00What a lucky girl you are to get such a fantastic ...What a lucky girl you are to get such a fantastic places like the Forbidden City!!! Thanks for sharing your photos!!!Monika Gulyashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11509155105576221666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817270423416767524.post-25927981889947363512016-05-11T19:15:20.703+02:002016-05-11T19:15:20.703+02:00wow!!! seriously stunning. I would so love to trav...wow!!! seriously stunning. I would so love to travel to places like this, doubtful I ever will, so it is so fabulous to see them through your eyes. The patterns and details are just mind blowing. Darcy Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757570465453157245noreply@blogger.com