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Drums
and cymbals are among
the many fascinating objects
inside the Buddist temple of Nan Se.
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Sprinkling
water on the silk ribbons tied to the
post, a woman makes her offering during
the rain ceremony.
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Chanting
from hand-written script, the lama is
absorbed
in ritual.
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Before
the team jons the celebration, Paul makes
a gift of food and drink in one of the
yurts.
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| Incense,
candles, offerings, and donations mark the
site of worship inside a yurt. |
Young
and old, mongolians came to celebrate the
coming of this years wet season. |
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| Enjoying
a cigarette in style, the principal cook
for the celebration takes a break. |
Andy
and Fabrice make themsleves at home in the
yurt as pots of food arrive on the table. |

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| Mr.
Ling, a geologist in Inner Mongolia, slices
blood sausage for everyone at the table. |
The expedition team toasts
to a successful season. |
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| A hot spot in
Hohhot, gigantic Club New York, New York
keeps the dance floor hopping all night
long. |
Studying
dinosaur fossils found many years ago, Jeff
Wilson takes advantage of his free days
at the end of the expedition. |