Alleys of Lijiang Ancient Town

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Another full day in Lijiang broguht me the realization that I could spend weeks photographing here. Every twist and turn uncovered a mix of multiple cultures, their art, their lifestyles, languages, and their welcoming to this village. I could have snapped megapixels of everything I saw while I was there, everything that astounded me, butRead more

Grasslands below Shika Snow Mountain

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Shangrila breakfastat the hotel: pork noodles, pickles, milk, rice porridge, stuffed buns and an egg.   The valley west of the city is sparsely populated and pretty flat. Primarily grassland, it is used primarily for agriculture. In spring crops of flowering plant light up the valley with color. At this time it was pretty barren.Read more