Da Xin Qiao Xiang - the lane we're living on: Photos 21 to 34

We have travelled by train from South China to the North, straight from the tropics and into Autumn, via Shanghai and the middle of the country into Suzhou arriving at 5.30am, seeing very little.

Immediately, the atmosphere in this city is recognisably different to anything we’ve previously experienced in China. There is a nip in the air, almost comparable to an early English Autumn and makes us happy. The streets are empty at 5.30am, just as in Kunming.

On arrival, we exited the small northern train station and were immediately aware of our changed environment. The buildings are lower, the weather nips and the air feels clean.

The taxi driver dropped us off at the last point that a car could access, stopping by an old bridge leading to Pingjiang - the oldest area in town. We had booked a hostel in the old quiet lanes. Because the taxi driver could not find the location, he called the hostel and we were given more detailed instructions on how to find the place by Otis, the friendly guy who looks after the place for two days a week. After walking the empty lanes by the canals for while, we

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Anyway, travel is always exciting. as you say, it makes your sights widely and farther. I admire your journey.

Anyway, travel is always exciting. as you say, it makes your sights widely and farther. I admire your journey.