Monday, July 7, 2014

OUT WORLD - Pollution


Pea soup in Singapore


the same in Hong Kong


and even on the Great Wall in a remote area.
Sorry, I could not find the ones of people wearing 
smog masks in Beijing.


If you think this is bad, think of me with my lungs blocked and 
my barely functioning heart not coping well at all.

No, I'm not exposed to pollution here on the farm, those shots
are from our trip to China 12 years ago.

I'm just sick as a dog with some dreaded lurgie.

It looks like I shall make a strategic retreat for a while
and take to my bed.

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27 comments:

  1. Sylvia KJuly 7, 2014 at 9:02 AM

    Ah, that doesn't look good at all, Arija!! You did get great captures of it though!! Stay home and breathe!! Take care!!

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  2. MerisiJuly 7, 2014 at 9:50 AM

    Dear Arija,
    I am so sorry, wished I could you send some cleaner air from Austria!
    I hope the smog clears and you are feeling better again, soon. Much love, Merisi

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  3. UnknownJuly 7, 2014 at 10:09 AM

    Scary! Never been to these places; Cairo is the worst I've seen.

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  4. Terra July 7, 2014 at 10:25 AM

    I recall awful pollution in Rome and in Athens, but China is the worst for air quality. Their pollution hurts trees in Canadian forests! Take care, dear friend.

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  5. Margaret Birding For PleasureJuly 7, 2014 at 11:39 AM

    HI Arija I am so sorry you have great difficulty breathing but I hope it improves very soon. Snog and fog are no goo for anyone.

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  6. ArijaJuly 7, 2014 at 11:45 AM

    By most of your comments, it looks like I wasn't clear enough.
    The pictures are from 2002, me being laid low is, unfortunately, right now. Nice clean air, just my lungs are not.

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  7. AnonymousJuly 7, 2014 at 12:16 PM

    Too much smog. Take care.

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  8. CarverJuly 7, 2014 at 12:32 PM

    Sad about all the smog but the shots are beautiful.

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  9. LewJuly 7, 2014 at 12:35 PM

    You must have a strong will to overcome those environments! Wonderful shot of the Great Wall.

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  10. JoyfulJuly 7, 2014 at 12:43 PM

    Oh no, I'm sorry you are not well. Please take care. The smog here can be bad at times too because of the mountains. Other times, not so bad. I think much better than Beijing. xx

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  11. Elephant's ChildJuly 7, 2014 at 12:59 PM

    I am so sorry. Caring, healing thought flooding your way.

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  12. CynthiaJuly 7, 2014 at 1:16 PM

    Sorry to hear you are having breathing problems. Air pollution is a problem in many cities and good to hear you are in clean air now.

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  13. carol l mckennaJuly 7, 2014 at 2:29 PM

    Photos are so accurate ~ When I was in China they had terrible pollution ~ Be well ~ great post ~ thanks, ^_^

    artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)

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  14. Carole M.July 7, 2014 at 3:48 PM

    yes I can understand how that would get to you; not good to live in those conditions, or holiday in them either. Enjoyed your photos to take us there Arija. Carole, at snaphappyonline.blogspot.com

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  15. Sallie (FullTime-Life)July 7, 2014 at 7:33 PM

    Oh dear Arija ... I am so so sorry that pollution has gotten so bad in your corner of the world and I hope it is only a seasonal thing that will get better soon. Take care of yourself and get well asap. Sending all the good thoughts I can.

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  16. AnonymousJuly 7, 2014 at 8:32 PM

    Hoping for you to feel much better soon.

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  17. Fun60July 8, 2014 at 1:50 AM

    You need to escape to some fresh air. Hope you feel better soon.

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  18. eileeninmdJuly 8, 2014 at 2:04 AM

    The photos are wonderful what a neat trip! I hope you are feeling better now, take care.. Have a happy week!

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  19. Stewart MJuly 8, 2014 at 3:04 AM

    Hope the retreat to bed helps!

    Smog is never good.

    Cheers - Stewart M

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  20. Little Wandering WrenJuly 8, 2014 at 9:23 AM

    Having lived in both Singapore and HK I know what you mean, Australian air is good! Shame you are not up to enjoying it at the mo. Hope you feel better soon!
    Wren x

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  21. Black Jack's CarolJuly 8, 2014 at 11:29 AM

    I am so sorry you are ill! My international students (in Vancouver) told me about the terrible pollution in some of their countries. It was one of the first things they mentioned about appreciating Canada. Pollution is no joke! Rest and heal well!

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  22. DianneJuly 8, 2014 at 3:59 PM

    Yes Arija, that's the best place to be with warm lemon & honey drinks. We have had some very foggy mornings down here on the plains but way too cold for me to venture out with my camera. Hope you're on the improve soon.

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  23. ElaineJuly 9, 2014 at 1:29 AM

    Sad that there is so much pollution in the world. We get inversions in the winter when it's very cold that keep all the pollution in the valley, and then of course we can get lots of smoke in town during the summer if there are big forest fires. No forest fires this year as we've had lots of rain with rivers at flood stage.

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  24. Mary Howell CromerJuly 9, 2014 at 3:00 AM

    Oh My dear Arija, do take care and tea, drink the hot tea with honey, and steam baths, hot steam bath and breathe as deeply as you can. Love and hugs, please get well soon

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  25. GaelynJuly 11, 2014 at 9:20 AM

    What a terrible sight. How wrong that anyone should be exposed to air they can see. Glad you are on the clear aired farm and hope you are feeling better.

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  26. amandaJuly 11, 2014 at 3:11 PM

    Healing wishes to you, and the whole Mother Earth too, Arija!

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  27. Gwen BuchananJuly 18, 2014 at 10:40 AM

    I hope you are recovering Arija. I don't like to think that you are still sick. Please Get well. xo

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