Al with self and my sister-in-law soon after he arrived. Nothing like a good beer to get over the heat.

Self and Al walk from the tricycle to a local restaurant.

Al enjoys dinner with Catherine, her brother, her father, and assorted other people.

Our van driver, his van, and Pauline peeking around the corner before we set out for Shaoshan.

My sister-in-law, brother, AL, and self look exhausted even before we leave Changsha for Shaoshan.

On the way to Shaoshan we get a flat tyre and everyone jumps out to help.

In the end it seems only my brother needs to do the work.

Country roads are not just for travel. As Al discovers they are also a great place to dry peppers.

Eric and friend pose in the Liu Shao Qi Museum.

Catherine and Pauline look at the "magic book" at the Liu Shao Qi Museum.

Huaming Tower at Liu Shao Qi Memorial Park.

Al and Mike go to look at the Il-18 Coot at Liu Shao Qi's park.