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Saturday, March 21, 2009

Lao People's Democratic Republic
February 2009

the 'black chedi' in Vientiene



teak plantation during the dry season



Boris, of Tropical Forest Trust,
giving us a tour of a community teak plantation outside of Luang Prabang



pineapple fields


sawn teak log at nearby small factory





talking with the owner around a beautiful table




Jack Hurd, of The Nature Conservancy, and I in front of the old royal capatal


one of the many famous temple's around the city


riverbank gardening around Luang Prabang







riverside chill out spot


...and at night




pruning a massive tree, with a machete


can you see the guy sitting up there, no ropes, hacking away?...the branch is about 75% cut through at this point...


sunset cruise on the Mighty Mekong

















Off to the Sayaburi Elephant Festival



hours of traffic to cross the Mekong ferry






but not for us motorbikes!


cars boarding the 15-car ferry


ELEPHANTS!! about 70 in all, marching to the river



a typical rural festival--lots of garbage, and snacks!














over the ferry once again..


and back in Luang Prabang







great restaurants along the Mekong


and beautiful guesthouses



river entrance to the Palace


the royal Lan Xang 'million elephants' emblem






view of the palace climbing up Phou Si



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