After our hot air balloon had a near miss with the limestone cliffs and power lines, it landed in a thick mat of brush in the middle of nowhere. An enthusiastic band of children from a nearby village rescued and led us back to town.
This is a tour of the historic hutong (courtyard houses) district in Beijing. The compact size and agility of rickshaws make them the mode of choice for negotiating the narrow alleys. Plus, it's a lot of fun.
This laborous churning is the traditional way of making lassi (Indian yogurt drink). Lassi is poured into the terra cotta cups, topped with a layer of fresh creamy white butter. The used cups are then disposed of and recycled for use in construction projects.
