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with candles. Today tour guides fluent in a host of languages One fascinating titbit is that more than 150 animal species live
are assigned help visitors from around the world appreciate in the Karst caves. The largest is a salamander (mentioned
the cave. All emphasize two rules: no flash photography- it earlier) that is said to be the offspring of dragons. Locals call
can discolour the cave interior - and no standing up on the them human fish or sometimes dragon fish. These pale little
train. (Of course one guy in the train ahead of us stood up to creatures can grow to 11 inches, live up to 100 years and sur-
shoot a photo with a flash. He was quickly reprimanded.) vive without food for years at a time.

After exiting the train, we walked from one gallery or hall to Good walking shoes and a jacket or sweater to ward off the
another via ramps and walkways with slip-resistant coatings chill are recommended for this tour. And remember - Don’t
as our guide shared the history and natural science behind stand up and take flash pictures. Yes, I’m talking to you.
each dazzling vista.

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