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Surin Elephant Festival uploaded on 8 April 2008

A host of Thai treats are on offer the night before the big elephant parade.

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Dancers at the Surin Elephant Festival uploaded on 8 April 2008

Local girls performing Thai traditional dance in front of one of the many elephant-themed floats.

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When elephants attack! uploaded on 8 April 2008

These Thai ladies had their snacks requisitioned by the overly friendly elephants during the Surin Elephant Festival.

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Nice to Moo You uploaded on 3 March 2008

Moo's MiniCards are my handshake of choice when bonding with fellow travelers or chatting with locals.

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Hoi An's Historic Sights uploaded on 2 March 2008

Hoi An is chock full of mouldering colonial buildings and historic Chinese shop houses. It is also highly populated by old Vietnamese ladies laboring about in their charming conical hats.

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Typical roadside sight in Bagan uploaded on 26 February 2008

Traveling slowly by horse cart you will get to experience the sights and sounds of Burmese daily life.

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Sunset over Bagan uploaded on 26 February 2008

Find your own private temple to watch the sun dip down behind the mountain backed Irrawwady river.

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Gawdawpalin Pahto uploaded on 26 February 2008

One of Bagan's largest and most imposing temples. It was completed in the 13th century and its name means "Throne from which Homage is Paid".

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Dry season in Bagan uploaded on 26 February 2008

This scene will be lush green during the high season (November to February) when it is cooler and not as dry. The low season (March to May) is deathly hot (40C +) and you will be dripping in sweat, even at night, but it is also blissfully empty.