Stall Holder, Shijiazhuang Night Market

The day followed the recent pattern of early start and late finish - long drives on a very cool and hazy day, the sun's light and warmth diffused by a misty pall that didn't lift throughout.

There are some interesting views from the car of very traditional Chinese life, particularly in farming areas, but in bad light and from a moving vehicle, little chance to record these moments.

We did have the chance to walk through a nearby park, saw an amazing variety of people keeping fit through Tai Chi, whip cracking (really) and some aged looking gentleman performing countless chin-ups on the monkey bars - made me feel very lazy...

The night market was being set up as we passed and we returned later after it became dark.

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