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Jioufen 001 – Jinshan and Shuchi Roads

November 10, 2006 – 1:28 pm
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Friday, November 10 9:00 p.m.
This is the first time that I’ve actually taken the NEO on the road. I was worried about the poor thing because I had it inside one of the side bags on the Topeak trunk bag. It is inside a padded case and I put that inside a water proof stuff sack, but I was still worried. I’m not accustomed to …

Jioufen 002 – Tea in the City of Sadness

November 11, 2006 – 1:30 pm
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Saturday, November 11 10:00 a.m.
Hmm. I could be in trouble. I woke up very early this morning intending to go out and take pictures. I imagined a beautiful sunrise and glorious morning sun. But when I stepped outside after a quick shower and shave at about 6, it was heavily overcast and I stepped in a big pile of dog shit. Right on the verandah.
I …

Jioufen 003 – Jinguashi’s Golden Waterfall

November 11, 2006 – 1:31 pm
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Saturday, November 11,5:30 p.m.
First, the setting. I’m back at my favorite place – on the top floor of the castle, next to the big open window. It’s still very misty. I can see the lights along the coast, but not much else.
The man who calls me his best friend was glad to see me. He brought me up here and even set up a light …