This was a beautiful river cruise in Guilin, on our Southwest China tour. Fantastic scenery all along the trip.
While in the city you must be cremated within 24 hours of 
death, in the villages, the people are allowed a burial. Hence the coffins are kept in the house until needed.
My perceptions and impressions of China have been altered. I have read more, listened more and learned more by being here and I have to say, China has face some extreme challenges.
This culture intrigues me... what an experience to live in another culture and expand my mind to what I view as normal.
This was a bit unusual to walk 
down the street and have the patient next to the open front door. This was on the main street, and the equipment looked pretty modern, but not only do I not like Dentist in general, I wouldn't want to be on the sidewalk as I was worked on. You can even see the bike (barely) parked on the sidewalk next to the door of the office. Ok I am a pampered American. I admit it.
This little motorized vehicle was just one of many such styles, it looked like something one of my nephews might create as a scout project.
I wish this was more clear, but it was a beautifully pieced and embordired baby carrier. A little worn but simple in its usage and style However, the child looks a little big to still be carried and I understand sometimes this leaves the with bowed legs. Again, it's cultural norms that required different traditions.
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