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March 9th 2011

Published: March 9th 2011

To get to Pingyao from Beijing we took the train firstly to Taiyuan, which took around three hours; we were able to book these tickets through our hotel in Beijing. Taiyuan, being the provincial capital with Shanxi, was as hectic as you could possibly imagine, and we fast became quite the spectacle in this place, especially with what they would have probably considered excessive baggage. Before t... Read Full Entry

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Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton

Chris and Amy

We are Amy and Chris. After completing our first attempt at a round the world trip in 2012, we are currently fitting in careers around our enduring need to see the world. Our blog is primarily for family and friends, but we are always flattered to learn that others have read (and on occasion even enjoyed) our writing and photographs. With that said... Afoot and light hearted, I take to the open road. Healthy, free, the world before me. The long brown path before me leading wherever I choose...you road I enter upon and look around! I beli... full info

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12th March 2011

The Travel Camel
Shane Dallas

This photo has a great sense of place, that of a different and distant land - well done!

18th March 2011

Amanda Smith
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Off To The Dusty Streets of Pingyao
Pingyao! How many equipment has not been that we know? Amount of mood we do not understand? Primary trip to Pingyao can be my very first long distance push and traveling on the way residence. I visited Pingyao after the appointment setting job for 5 years.

18th March 2011

ThreeFitty
ThreeFitty

love this photo
Hi, This is an amazing picture. Very atmospheric. I love it and it total captures the essence of China. Well done to both of you!

27th March 2011

Chris and Amy
Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton

Thanks
Thanks for the kind comments! Pingyao is such a great place, especially for taking photos - lends itself to atmospheric photography.

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