#1: Facing west from the confluence, in a small field of "houpo", or official magnolia (Magnolia officianalis), commonly grown in China for the medicinal qualities of its bark
#2: Two motorcyclists who took us to Xiao'aiping, and Tony kitted out in his brand new bright pink raincoat
#3: Impressive farmhouse 100 metres downstream from the confluence
#4: N 25°00'00.0", E 112°00'00.0"
#5: Facing north
#6: Facing south
#7: Facing east
#8: Metre-long bright green snake, non-venomous
#9: Left to right: schoolteacher, Tony, schoolteacher's "father", plus various other extended family members, preparing to tuck into lunch
#10: Young mother and baby, members of the Yao minority nationality