Handwritten China journal of Edmund Heller (2 of 5)
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snipes + grebes, doves, more mallards near Sparrows, Wilkies nina bird + kite, more seen. (Oct. 2) Temples make ideal camping grounds. They all have a central court where loads may be unpacked, on each side of this are along hall where the loads + the horses can be kept at night + the men sleep. On front of the shrine is a wide veranda where we can drive + sleep. & the inner hall of the temple is convenient for luggage. shrine courtyard hall court hall entrance gate Usually a few trees are growing in the temples in case flowers & narrow roots fill the courts.