Beyond

A few snapshots from life outside research: road cycling, bouldering, and the animal friends I meet along the way. Click any photo to enlarge.

Finisher trophy after the 126 km ride around Erhai Lake in Dali My road bike parked by the Erhai lakeside during the ride Reaching for the top holds on a boulder problem at the climbing gym Bouldering under UV blacklight Crossing a knotted-rope bridge on a treetop ropes course Clipping in on the high-ropes course platform A street cat inspecting the rear derailleur of my bike during a ride break A tabby street cat looking up at the camera A cat cafe resident in a pink shirt eyeing a marshmallow on a spoon An orange tabby cat with white paws sitting on the floor The orange tabby napping on the bed Three border collies peeking over the back seat in the car Four giant pandas sharing a birthday feast A giant panda sitting on a wooden platform, seen from behind