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A bit of perspective, and a cool piece of rock. ;)

Below you can see the crowd gathering near Lake Taihu, with the previously posted incense brazier smoldering ahead in the center. Our group is in the front (Jordan talking with Diane) and gathered off to the left in the photo below. We had already been on the boat at this point and were returning to our bus, but several scenic spots remained along the way.

(Below) I really don't know if the carved stone below represents the grave of someone historical or if it is just a marker of significance to the lake or the area we were in. All I know is that if I ever die, I would like a marker just like this. Now that i'm thinking about it, this stone would look amazing in any garden setting or as a front-lawn conversation piece. ;)