![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IMG_2407-1038x576.jpg "Shaolin Temple")
We spent the last one-and-a-half days at the Shaolin Temple, learning a bit about its history (and Kung Fu), as well as enjoying the beautiful Song Shan mountain. Continue reading The Skilful Shaolin Monks and the Magnificent Song Shan
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![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IMG_2376-1038x576.jpg "Fengxian Cave")
The Buddhas of the Longmen Caves
Today, we visited the Longmen Caves. Out of the walls of these caves (and the surrounding cliffs), more than one hundred thousand (!) Buddha statues have been carved in the time of the Northern Wei dynasty (some 1,300 to 1,500 years ago).
Update from October 31, 2016
Additional pictures are available.![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IMG_2238-1038x576.jpg "The Great Wall at Mutianyu")
Great Steps (and Ladders) on the Great Wall
In the past one-and-a-half days, we explored the Great Wall of China – from the perfectly renovated section near Mutianyu to the nearly broken-down part at Jiankou.
Update from October 31, 2016
Additional pictures are available.Continue reading Great Steps (and Ladders) on the Great Wall
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IMG_2024-1038x576.jpg "Tian'anmen Gate")
Welcome to the People’s Crowd’s Republic of China
Beijing is big, very big even, and (rather unsurprisingly) full of Chinese. That it is also swamped by (mainly Chinese) tourists, however, came as a surprise to me.
Update from October 31, 2016
Additional pictures are available. Continue reading Welcome to the People’s Crowd’s Republic of China
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/04b-20160324_115918-1038x576.jpg "Maundy Thursday procession of San Francisco el Grande")
Semana Santa in Antigua
Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Antigua ius more of a Semana Loca (crazy week): Hundreds of thousands of (mainly Guatemaltecan) visitors come to this small town of 35,000 inhabitants. The reason for this are the numerous Easter processions which are said to be the most beautiful and impressive ones in all of Central America. Continue reading Semana Santa in Antigua
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/OI000519.jpg "Mural in Ataco")
El Salvador at its best
The last four days I spent in Santa Ana. From there, I went on several day trips on which I got to know the El Salvador more or less as I was expecting it. Continue reading El Salvador at its best
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/OI000473-1038x576.jpg "Temple 11")
From Cobán to Copán
From Semuc Champey I went to Cobán, and from there to Copán (Ruinas) in Honduras. There, I visited some more ruins which were again different from the ones I visited so far. Continue reading From Cobán to Copán
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/OI000403-1038x576.jpg "Tikal")
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Star Wars
On my first full day in Guatemala I already had my first highlight: a visit to Tikal. Continue reading Indiana Jones and the Temple of Star Wars
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/OI000277-1038x576.jpg "Goff's Caye")
Sailing the Caribbean
When visiting a Caribbean island, I can also leave it in style: on a three-days-long sailboat trip along the Belize Barrier Reef. Continue reading Sailing the Caribbean
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/OI000270-1038x576.jpg "Coral Garden")
Caribbean life
Caye Caulker, my first stop in Belize, was a very Caribbean destination. Continue reading Caribbean life