Daily Photo – The Most Charming Ancient Capital

Daily Photo – The Most Charming Ancient Capital
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The legend, 'The most charming ancient capital - Xian' is written in seven languages on this poster, with English coming in last place.

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Daily Photo – Bicycle Repair Men

Daily Photo – Bicycle Repair Men
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I would imagine that there's a considerable need for bicycle repair men in China. Maybe these days there are more cars on the road, a lot more than in 1991 when I took this photo, bicycles are still in high demand.

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Daily Photo – Sidecar Motorcycle

Daily Photo – Sidecar Motorcycle
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I've ridden numerous motorcycles over the years but I've never ridden a sidecar motorcycle, either as the driver of the motorcycle or as the passenger in the sidecar.

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Daily Photo – Balancing Act

Daily Photo – Balancing Act
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'Balancing Act' is another photo taken on the streets of Xi'an, China, not far from the beer distributor.

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Daily Photo – Would you like a beer, Ma’am?

Daily Photo – Would you like a beer, Ma’am?
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'Would you like a beer, Ma'am?' was almost certainly NOT what the boy was asking the lady I assume to be his mother. I took this photo strolling along the streets of Xi'an back in 1991.

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Daily Photo – Pssst, Wanna Buy a Fox Fur?

Daily Photo – Pssst, Wanna Buy a Fox Fur?
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'Pssst, Wanna buy a fox fur?' is what I imagined the boy emerging from behind the row of fox pelts (at least, I think they are fox pelts) is asking the boy in blue striding down the street.

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