Braving Swinging Bridges and Climbing Tall Pagodas

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February 27th 2012

Published: February 27th 2012

Dorothy, Hyo, and I traveled to the Dujiangyan Irrigation System. It was quite cold out and we were all exhausted from staying out too late the night before so we were quite unhappy when our bus seats were less than a ninety degree angle not in our favor. However, the trip was really inexpensive and we found plenty of hot milk tea places/spicy noodles/pumpkin bread to keep us warm. The palace temp... Read Full Entry

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Okay, I got a little excited for my dad :)

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Market

Hyo with food

Dou hua is fantastic!

Quail

I was to chicken (or quail in this case) to eat it. It looked like Petree from Land Before Time. It felt too disloyal to eat it.

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Bridge

Colorful rooftop

One house

As we explored the small alleys between houses we found many interesting things. This area seemed partially lived in.

what a difference

The look of bliss....

Sleeping Taryn

I sunk into a deep sleep; much to the amusement of Dorothy, Hyo and all the Chinese people getting their feet rubbed...

Kites!

Adorable child and father

27th February 2012

Jackson
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Great post
Another excellent blog - very well written. About equal in impact as the pictures you took. It's crazy how it's the smallest things we miss when we're home-sick - the little things we take for granted everyday. Once you get back here, I'm sure there will be things you miss about China :P I loved the "Land Before Time" reference by the way - made me laugh - keep it up! These adventures are so incredibly awesome

28th February 2012

Betty Van Dyke
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Hope
Taryn, I can feel your homesickness but always keep in mind that nothing lasts forever(well almost nothing) and you have all the goodies to look forward to. Thank you so much for letting me share in this adventure with you. Your Grams and I just got back from the Bahama's (sp) and I am very gratefu that I do NOT live there!!! Grams Betty

6th March 2012

Aunt Aimee
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Your description of "terriyfing cat" was hilarious. I am still laughing that the member of the Grenz family who is named in your blog is our precious, darling, wonderful cat :) I am sorry to hear about your homesickness - not fun but not unusal..... Your pictures are amazing and your blog is terrific! - thank you very much!

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