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At the base-camp, the group of honey hunters enjoys a light meal of rice and vegetable with sweet tea. For the youngsters, the expedition is an real adventure, although the lack of comfort, heat, dangers of the nearby jungle and hazardous harvest are strong deterrents.
Eric Tourneret
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