In Hsi-shuang-pan-na T‘ai Autonomous Region of Yunnan Province, near the Burmese border, there are countless small monasteries generally composed of a Buddha hall, monks’ quarters, and one or two pagodas all enclosed by a wall and decorated in the regional Sino-Burmese style.

There were no waiting rooms. … But there were licensed refreshment rooms, provided by those pioneers of station dining Messrs Spiers and Pond.

I opened my mouth to form a shy, come-hithery “Hi, Todd,” but he cut me off before I could get the words out.

Note: in some cases the pain may precede the development of overt lesions and the horse may be presented for a 'cold back ' or saddle resentment.