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Exploring Luohu Greenway
Exploring Luohu Greenway seems like a great way to enjoy the outdoors and take a break from the hustle and bustle of city life. It's always a wonderful experience to discover new places and enjoy some fresh air and exercise, especially after spending so much time indoors due to Covid. It's fascinating how quiet the area was despite being located in the heart of a bustling metropolis. Perhaps the pandemic had something to do with it. Walking along the greenway must have been an excellent opportunity to soak up some sunshine and appreciate the natural beauty of the surroundings. It's exciting to think about all the other hidden gems waiting to be discovered around the world, perhaps on your next asia trip.

Beach in winter
I can see your logic in visiting the beach when it wasn’t busy. I love the sculptures with wings and if you hadn’t mentioned the cold wind, I would have said it really looks like quite an ideal day 😊

Nantou Ancient City
You're certainly making the most of the new subway system :) Even though the city didn't live up to its ancient title, it's nice to read about / see an 'everyday' Chinese city going about its day.

Wow
I was wondering how long you'd been living in China and looked up your arrival blogs for this stint :) I'm so glad you detailed your travel and quarantine experiences so well, because even though we lived through all this relatively recently, it already sounds so strange and cumbersome. I like the look of your 'bento box' quarantine meals :)

Local life
I absolutely love these pictures of local life we get in small villages. It makes me feel more connected to a place when I can walk through and observe people going about their day without us interrupting them in any way. And I agree with you, the areas have a very Hue / Hoi An Vietnamese feel :)

On the highway
We often visit the White Rabbit Gallery in Sydney which has been displaying cutting edge Chinese Art for many years. I will always remember my time in the Artists Quarter in Shanghai with Aspiring Nomad. You have some exciting images here, Nenene. I am posting some on TB's "Follow that Road" thread in the Photography Forum as they may be artworks but their symbolism is worth sharing. Check 'em out!

Sunburn
Sunburn is such an annoying part of extensive explorations in sunny weather. When I find myself complaining that it's too hot or too sunny, I ask the question - do you prefer grey skies and no sunburn, or blue skies and possible sunburn? Blue skies win every time! :D Your blue-sky photos are lovely!

Heroes of the Revolution
Fantastic blog. Your street and alley scenes are stunning. Then one stumbles on this one. Words do not adequately express how inspirational this image is.

Remembrance Wall
So many memories...so well presented. Great pic.

Getaway
I love how you caught such a complicated sounding network of public transport; I really think that catching public transport gives you an insight into a place that you wouldn't otherwise get. Those noodles look good! :)

Photowalk
What a great way to get to know an area that you wouldn't otherwise have gone to. I agree with you - in a lot of cases the alleys are much more interesting than the main streets :)