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Asia » China
October 16th 2009
Published: October 24th 2009
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Some say everyday is a gift. If so, these 11 days in Xinjiang were gifts wrapped in quality colorful Hallmark paper with the extra curly bows on top. Yes, the weather was good. The tourism was low and sights were free from megaphone toting tour guides and multitudes of photo popping tourists. We experienced history, culture, scenic beauty, and pure and simple fun. In fact, we racked up 14 di... Read Full Entry



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Shanghai Sheri
Shanghai Sheri
In 2006, our family began what we thought was a 3 year adventure of living and traveling in China. But like Gilligan, our 3 year tour turned into something much longer and deeper than we expected. This was just the beginning of our cultural travels and blogs. 3 years turned into 6 years and included a time of residence in South Korea as well. The kids have all transitioned into and out of college leaving us as empty nesters, but not empty of ambitions to continue to explore the world. Come along with us as we seek to expand our understanding of this marvelous world in which we live! ... full info
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Next, the mules and poniesNext, the mules and ponies
Next, the mules and ponies
It's a man's worldIt's a man's world
It's a man's world
Lively discussion ensues in the "cow marketplace". At Jessies' request, we dared forge our way through the middle of this. Carefully choosing every step, I remembered my Uncle Marsh and how lethal a quick kick from a cow can be!
Baa baa black sheepBaa baa black sheep
Baa baa black sheep
Have you any wool?
Yes sir, yes sir, 3 bags full!Yes sir, yes sir, 3 bags full!
Yes sir, yes sir, 3 bags full!
All together now!All together now!
All together now!
We loved to pat their little wobbly bottoms. They wiggled like a bowl full of jelly.
About $100/head of sheepAbout $100/head of sheep
About $100/head of sheep
Serious bargainingSerious bargaining
Serious bargaining
Who is he?Who is he?
Who is he?
Could be a "middle man" intending to purchase many and sell for a higher price later. Could be a restaurant owner. Could be an individual purchasing for his faimly's use.
Lets get our heads together....Lets get our heads together....
Lets get our heads together....
Leading by the hornsLeading by the horns
Leading by the horns
Oh, but they're so cute!Oh, but they're so cute!
Oh, but they're so cute!
Deal nearly finishedDeal nearly finished
Deal nearly finished
Market cafeMarket cafe
Market cafe
The "noodle man" flung those noodles like a jumprope. Up, down, and all around. 1 noodle could be an entire meal!
Complete mealComplete meal
Complete meal
This shot captures it all. The noodle man in the back. The young boy so adept at chopping and stir frying the meal and the colorful vegies.
Stir fry contentsStir fry contents
Stir fry contents
They love their mutton and peppers.
Mutton soupMutton soup
Mutton soup
Market diningMarket dining
Market dining
Soup, noodles, vegetable stir fry - these are the makings of their Sunday market meal.
Uygur dining family styleUygur dining family style
Uygur dining family style
Large, bright, ornate. This family at the Uygur farm opened their home to tourists to try typical cuisine. Noodles and spicy mutton shish-ke-bab's were our favorite.
Dining out Uygur styleDining out Uygur style
Dining out Uygur style
Natural yogurt; naan bread; fresh fruit; rice topped with raisin, beef and dates; lamb kebabs; noodles with potato, lamb, and peppers; hot sugar/raisin/nut filled pastry; and Uygur tea. Flavors we've only experienced in this special region. Our stomachs were bulging!
Street lifeStreet life
Street life
Typical neighborhood in Kashgar.
Fruit of the seasonFruit of the season
Fruit of the season
How sweet it is!



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