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Mountain Biking And Elephants

Mountain biking east of Luang Prabang

8:45 am – Began mountain biking to river – 1.5 hours (16 km) on dirt/rock road – bumpy enough to justify quality bikes. Sun came out. Hot hot. Seat was hard, didn't have easy access to all 18 gears.

Northern Laos

10:15 am – Arrived at a village, rest break, took five minute boat ride across river. Short walk to elephant camp.

A thumb's up after my first elephant ride

45 minutes – My first elephant ride. I got to sit on her neck for a bit like the Mahout (trainers). Mine was 48 years old. Fed her some bananas afterwards. Elephant tongues are big and funny looking. She was sweet though.

Happy elephant

There were a total of 6 elephants in the camp, and it was recognized as one that treats the animals humanely.

The passenger is bailing water to keep the boat afloat

10 minutes – Boat ride to waterfall, lunch of chicken fried rice, began to rain steadily. Got soaked on boat back. Another rest break in village.

A BIG spider makes for a little more interesting waterfall shot

1:15 pm – Mountain biked back to Luang Prabang for 2 hours (18 km) on dirt/mud roads and pavement, all the while soaked by rain showers.

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Sonia

Thursday 9th of October 2008

That spider + waterfall picture is AWESOME. Ya gotta love Mother Nature!

Sonia

Thursday 9th of October 2008

That spider + waterfall picture is AWESOME. Ya gotta love Mother Nature!

Laura

Wednesday 8th of October 2008

Hey Dave. Care to share the name of the elephant camp? I'm on a constant search of humane animal sanctuaries, etc. in the US and elsewhere!

Laura

Wednesday 8th of October 2008

Hey Dave. Care to share the name of the elephant camp? I'm on a constant search of humane animal sanctuaries, etc. in the US and elsewhere!

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