Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Laos--Luang Prabang

We have spent the past 5 days in Luang Prabang in Northern Laos.
Temple

Rescued elephants were used for logging in Laos.

Kids in a Khmu mountain village.

Monks taking alms. They do this every morning from 5 am to 6 am.

Everything is built for 4'11 people

Mr Leus the ice cream man.
Breakfast Lao style
Cooling off at Tat Kuang Si
I will never complain about a heavy pack again!
Mountain rice
Transport to a trek



Sunday, June 20, 2010

Thailand--Krabi

We have spent the past 4 days in the Krabi region, doing some hiking (sweating!), climbing, and spending a lot of time swimming to keep cool.







Our $20 a night resort...
Groceries arriving.


Friday, June 18, 2010

Thailand--Ko Phi Phi

We travelled 42km east of Phuket by Ferry Boat to the island of Ko Phi Phi Don for 4 days. Great snorkleing, a jungle hike, and lots of time in a hammock reading.

Maya Bay on Ko Phi Phi Lei. The famous beach from"The Beach".

Monkey Beach
Fish pedicure
Ko Phi Phi Don
Fresh coconut juice

Maya Bay

Currently we are in Railay Beach doing some sport climbing and taking in the scene. More on that is days to come.


Sunday, June 13, 2010

Thailand--Kata Beach Phuket

The first stop on our travels...Kata Beach Phuket for some surfing.



Fresh off the plane.
Main street in Kata Beach, we were up the first morning before anything was open
Mind the buzzing, dangling wire.
Kata Beach night two
Fruit Heaven
Laurie putting on a show

Who's having more fun in the waves?



Tuesday, June 8, 2010

We're off!

Last few days in the Gold Coast, here are some parting shots...

Sunrise at miami beach

Early morning weekend surf

Bob shredding


Sunset on the beach


Next stop Phuket!