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December 9th 2008
Published: December 9th 2008
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That morning as the train jolted me from my slumber, I woke to spectacular chartreuse light which filled the carriage. Everyone was already up sipping green tea from glass jars, highlighted in the dazzle and staring out the windows. Our train came to rest on a viaduct and from beneath it yellowing green autumnal rice, illuminated in the rising sun, stretched to the horizon. There was no fanfare o... Read Full Entry



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10th December 2008

Tourists
Great post! Some really good shots here. Favorites: Wind and Rain Bridge Zhaoxing, harvest time Zhaoxing, early morning Zhaoxing, Bridge and Drum Tower Zhaoxing, Wind and Rain Bridge Zhaoxing, Kiva Zhaoxing
10th December 2008

Truly impressive
Jason,truly impressive in terms of your observation and insight on cultural elements associated with local tourism development in the rural areas, in particular west china. Nice shot as well. BTW, Kiva is so cute. Look forward your next posting.
10th December 2008

Great colorful writing (and photos) as always. Keep up the good work, even though it makes travel blog hacks such as myself feel bad...
11th December 2008

One more great entry! Love your series of portraits and insights on this part of the Guizhou province! Kiva seems like he is having lots of fun surrounded by all those ayis! Let me know if you stop by Shanghai :-)
13th December 2008

great photography!
You've got some fantastic photos here!
25th January 2009

hei thanx for the great photos!
hi jason my friends and me r going to this paradise-like place next month.im even more excited after i saw these posts.i will read what u wrote and get equipped!thank u so much!
3rd January 2011
Bridge and Drum Tower

amazing place ! what month were you here ? did you use an agent to arrange things for you - if yes, do share ! I am organising my own tour as well... :) bye Anu
3rd January 2011
Zhoaxing

Beutiful pic again !....very realistic. I too insist on seeing local life, local food where ever i go....! :)
3rd January 2011
baby trap

Eva's chinese boyfriend ?? :) so cute !

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