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Akha Apee village
Our final night in the mountains, staying with the friendliest villagers so far.
Akha Apee village is a mix of old and new; they have electricity (including a TV and a ‘fridge!), but their beliefs are still firmly rooted in old Akha ways, and they remain very traditional.
They hadn’t seen any strangers in town for over two years, and hence it caused quite a commotion, especially among the children. Whether we brushed our teeth or scratched our noses seemed to be a source of huge fascination to them!
After dinner, there was plenty of singing and dancing until the late hours, whilst the men indulged in a little opium! (Ethical photography, flickr)