My favorite airlines. I wanted to be a Japan Airlines 747 pilot as a kid. I always enjoy flying on this airline. JAL no longer has any 747 in it's fleet so this is more of a nostalgic photo then anything. I took this picture at the Osaka Kansai International Airport in May, 2002. … [Read more...] about Japan Airlines – 2002
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Moon over Sasebo, Japan
Towards the last days of my trip to Sasebo, Japan, in 2002. I was able to get this shot of the moon over the ice paddies near my grandmother's house. … [Read more...] about Moon over Sasebo, Japan
Manas International Airport (1999)
Manas International Airport is different today then back in 1999. Now the US military stations some of its troops the Manas Air Base. Back in 1999, Manas was a newly built airport with just one jetway. There were still many Soviet built airplanes at the airport then such as this Kyrgyzstan Airline's Tupolev 154, a really awesome airplane to fly on. I took this picture … [Read more...] about Manas International Airport (1999)
Burana Tower – Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan
Located just outside of Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan, is the famous Burana Tower. It is a must visit for those headed to Lake Issyk Kul. There is tale that explains why the Burana Tower was built: A legend connected with the tower says that a witch warned a local king that his newly-born daughter would die once she reached the age of eighteen. To protect her, he built a tall tower … [Read more...] about Burana Tower – Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan
Karakol Masjid
Karakol, Kyrgyzstan, was located at the far end of the famous Lake Issyk Kul. A large community of Dungans, Chinese Muslims, resided in Karakol. I remember the Dungans very well, they had the best Chinese restaurants in town. Here is a picture of Dungan mosque, notice the Chinese influence in the design of the building. … [Read more...] about Karakol Masjid