There are few hints it’s Christmas, but we turned our hutong into a festive place. Santa tried the windows but favored leaving presents on the front porch instead. After some chocolate pancakes (for Heidi), we ventured to the nearby town of Zoucheng to try our hand at the traditional art of tie dye.
Kai working on his traditional tie dye fabric. Zhoucheng, China
Tie dye factory. Zhoucheng, China
Tie dye factory, Zhoucheng, China
Fabric in the wind. Zhoucheng, China
I wish I had my wide-angle lens with me for this little piggie. He was even cuter when placed in context – a room full of restaurant patrons paying no attention to him. This is clearly what he does on a daily basis.
Dog warming himself. Dali, China
More street life…
Wedding couple. Dali, China
Crowding around the mystery box vending machine. Dali, China
Street life. Dali, China
Vendor at night. Dali, China
Pausing for the wind. Dali, China
Street lamp shadow. Dali, China
You’ll have to pardon me, but I have a fetish for walls…
Tiles. Dali, China
Wall. Dali, China
Composite wall. Dali, China
Chinese wall. Dali, China
Construction portal. Dali, China
And a few pictures of the kids, it was their day of course!
Heidi making house. Dali, China
Christmas kids. Dali, China
Kai on the lookout with his new binoculars. Dali, China.
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