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China : Húnán ShÄ›ng
25 degrees north, 112 degrees east (visit #1) - All Pictures


#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
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
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
Impressive farmhouse 100 metres downstream from the confluence
#4: N 25°00'00.0", E 112°00'00.0"
N 25°00'00.0", E 112°00'00.0"
#5: Facing north
Facing north
#6: Facing south
Facing south
#7: Facing east
Facing east
#8: Metre-long bright green snake, non-venomous
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
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
Young mother and baby, members of the Yao minority nationality