A few more holiday pics

I'll probably post a few more either today or tomorrow, but here are a few for now... The first one is from a somewhat sad visit to an elephant riding place after spending the day kayaking on the Mekong outside of Luang Prabang, Laos (they weren't being treated well and I didn't realize we were stopping, so just like last year I bought all the bananas they had for sale and fed this cute dude). Next pic is from rock climbing in Vang Vieng, Laos. 8 hours, just me and a guide all to myself, 7 routes up the rock and lunch included... $25. Amazing. Pic #3 is from the Pak Ou Caves or "Buddha Caves" outside of Luang Prabang which I kayaked to... I loved this decaying Buddha statue in the darkened cave. Pulitzer worthy?? I'm expecting a call soon. Finally, the fourth pic is from my 5:30am wakeup in Luang Prabang when we watch the daily alms collecting of the local monks, and the last picture is a stunning tree on the Mekong as my slow boat from Pak Beng meandered it way down to the river toward Luang Prabang. Enjoy.