Snail Picking

Last Sunday found me with my jeans rolled up to my knees, wading round in Lanshan's river delving through the weeds and mud picking snails. The English teachers had been invited to pick snails near Seven's house and have lunch there before all moving on to Miss Peng's for dinner.

It was quite nice actually. It was another hot day and the water was cool and refreshing. Together we collected a whole bucket full of snails, plus a couple of crabs. We played mahjong and cards together and then ate a fantastic meal. This was all repeated later at Miss Peng's, just around the corner. It was a long day, but a good day.
This is Seven's toilet. It's shared by a few houses and, luckily enough for Seven and her family, is round the back of someone else's house. Not pleasant.