China: Lots of Straw
We encountered this horse-drawn cart transporting incredible amounts of straw en route to Wuhan.
January 25, 2004
Random post from the past:
Japanese Tea Ceremony
What is the real purpose of the Tea Ceremony? Philosophy? Zen? The perfect cup of tea? Well, I would guess that, today, the answer is simple: money. The event no longer takes place in a small garden house but in theatre-style halls. Even so, one shouldn't miss the opportunity to attend such a ceremony. It's beautiful. And you even can take photographs, which would not exactly be compatible with the traditions of Cha-Do - the way of tea. ...