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Pha That Luang Buddhist temple grounds, Vientiane, Laos
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Kunming side streets, Hunan Province, China
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The Drum Tower, night market, and the Bell Tower in the ancient city of Xi’an, China
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The Great Wall of China – portion near Bejing that has been rebuilt since its original construction during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644).
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Unique city of Qingdao where the 2008 Olympics torch was lit – central business district, east coast China. The red monument is called “Winds of May” marking WWI era reform movement.
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For two amazing weeks we visited our oldest son, Adrian, where he lives and teaches in Zibo, China. Probably the best vacation we’ve ever had — lots of walking, motorcycles, buses, taxis, trains and planes. Incredible!
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Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan
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Wolfe Island wind generators, Ontario
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Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, and Nominingue, and my birthplace in the Laurentian Mountains, Quebec, Canada
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