team colahan travels

El Chalten, Argentina

2011-02-28T06:37:00.000-08:00

Lago Roca

2011-02-20T06:10:00.001-08:00

After weeks of driving, surviving the trauma of a transportation break down, and several funky showers, we were ready for a break. We found a little slice of camping heaven in Lago Roca where we could unwind and enjoy a few creature comforts while relishing the outdoors. After a great visit to Perito Moreno Glacier, we decided not to head back into El Calafate (the closest town) but took yet another unknown dirt road in hopes of finding a little peace and quiet. We hit the jackpot! Lago Roca is the southern section of Parque Nacional Los Glaciares in southwest Argentina. Nestled alongside the lake is this fantastic, full service campground complete with a clean community kitchen, restaurant and bar, pool tables and a rec room, and shower facilities so nice they beat some hotels we’ve stayed in. Our campsite provided us with spectacular views of the mountains, glaciers, and lake. We decided to stay and relax for a few days. The weather was very cooperative, and after a wonderful dinner of breaded chicken cutlets and veggies prepared by Chef Michael, we sat out under the southern sky and star gazed while enjoying a little vino tinto. During the days, we set up the hammock and did a little wildlife watching, spotting many different bird species, wild hares, horses, and the occasional fox. We also took a few nice walks, including one to a cave to see 10,000 year old cave paintings done by some of the earliest locals. We enjoyed every moment of our time in Lago Roca. The morning we left, as we packed up our campsite, we were treated to a visit from a family of Magellanic Woodpeckers – a female, an adult male, and a juvenile male. We couldn’t take our eyes off them! They put on quite a show for us, digging and clawing large grubs out of the dead trees. The juvenile tried and tried, but couldn’t quite get it. He would squawk, and it was Dad to the rescue with a juicy snack! What a show! And a wonderful way to end our time in this amazing place.

Parque Nacional Los Glaciers

2011-02-18T04:49:00.000-08:00

A really nice visit to Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina. We got to the glacier after the tour buses left, and watched the wall of ice for several hours. More to come soon...
mc

Torres del Paine

2011-02-13T08:53:00.000-08:00

After meeting Bubble Tea, our plan was to see the mountains! From Punta Arenas, we moved north to Puerto Natales. This small coastal town is the southern terminal for the Chilean ferry system, as well as the jumping point for trips to Parque Nacional Torres del Paine. As we crested the hill and entered town, we both were hit with thoughts of Southeast Alaska, as the peaks rising from the inlet reminded us of Haines, AK very much. That evening we were treated to the most amazing cloud formations imagined during the sunset.
Early next morning we continued north into Torres del Paine. This is Patagonia's most visited park, with about 120,000 folks making the trip deep into the mountains every year. We entered the park from the south, and found this to be a fantastic road toward the towering granite peaks. Views of the glacier and the towers were to be had all day, with excellent weather to boot. We found a sheltered spot at the outskirts of camp, and tucked in. Rain came, and lasted all night, with a cold snap attached. The snow level had dropped to about 400 meters and the foothills were blanketed with a nice dusting. We decided to skip the start of our hike and sleep in. Next day was dry, but the cloud cover was still draped over the peaks. We started early, and took the trail that led up to the Mirador los Torres, an 18 km. hike that took you right up to the giant granite towers. A good, long hike with very strong winds and whiteout conditions at the top. Next day as we left the clouds moved on as well, giving us great views of the peaks from afar.

Memorial to Brian

2011-02-07T07:46:00.000-08:00

On our wedding day when we told each other we would go to the ends of the earth with one another, we never expected that trip to take place in a tow truck. But that is the true adventure of traveling to a place you have never been before - you are never sure exactly what to expect. Our camper van, Brian, is no more. After our wonderful visit to Puerto Deseado we headed south across the desert en route to Rio Gallegos. After driving for about 250 kilometers, we stopped in a tiny "town" for gas. It turned out that the gas station and the police station next to it constituted the entire town. A full gas tank, a bano break, some hot empenadas, and we were on the road - or so we thought. Brian decided to take a sick day. He would not start. We sat there in the heat and wondered what the next step should be. An incredibly sweet Chilean family who spoke as much English as we spoke Chilean saw us and offered to help. After a dozen or so times being towed around the parking lot to see if we could bump start Brian, we gave up and called for assistance. Long story short, the next three days included a crooked mechanic, drag racing hoodlums cruising the streets till the break of dawn, and 753 kilometers with a border crossing executed in three different tow trucks with four different drivers. It also included some of the kindest, friendliest, and most helpful people we could have come in contact with. We are more grateful than words can express. We ended this leg of our adventure in Punta Arenas, Chile at a great hostal where we felt right at home. The owner, Alejandro, did everything he could to help us recover from our road weariness. If you ever get the opportunity to visit Punta Arenas (which happens to be a sister city to Bellingham), be sure to go see him at La Estancia. We said goodbye to Brian and welcomed our new vehicle, Bubble Trouble (a.k.a. Bubble No Trouble, a.k.a. Bubble Tea) to Team Colahan! We are refreshed and ready to start the next leg of our trip. On to more adventures! CC&MC

Wildlife watching in Patagoina

2011-02-02T03:35:00.000-08:00

After days of driving across the arid Patagonian Stepp, witch sits in the Andean rain shadow, we were very excited to make it to the southern Atlantic coast. We chose to head to the small town of Puerto Deseado to do some wildlife watching. The area, not visited as heavily as Peninsula Valdes to the north, is truly a hidden treasure for wildlife and ecology enthusiasts. The town itself has a population of about 10,000 people. But it its setting and animal inhabitants that really make it stand out. Ria Deseado, once a river that carried a much greater volume of fresh water, is infiltrated by the tides of the Atlantic Ocean. As the fresh water flow from the river decreases, seawater pushes further and further inland, creating new islands and animal rich habitats. The estuary runs 40 kilometers inland, and was a safe harbor for Magellan in 1520. In 1834 Charles Darwin conducted biological surveys of the estuary, as did Perito Morreno in 1876. We are sure they were all as amazed as we were! We were blessed with an abundance of fauna. Birds included Black oyster catchers, two different species of gulls, Snowy sheathbills, South American turns, the giant Southern Grey petrel, the rare Blue Eyed cormorant, the Imperial cormorant (some of whom fed their young right before us), and of coarse Magellanic penguins. On our tour we were beached at Isla de los Penguinos and spent a sunny afternoon in howling winds surrounded by 30,000 friendly little guys! Our adventure also included a visit to a sea lion colony, where large males lazily sunned themselves surrounded by dozens of smaller females - what a life! Our boat trip was topped off by a playful group of Commerson's dolphins engaging the wake of our vessel. What an experience! A highlight of our time in South America to be sure.

2011-02-01T16:10:00.000-08:00

Puerto Deseado - 'River of Desire'

2011-01-30T16:22:00.000-08:00

A great trip to Puerto Deseado on the Atlantic coast rewarded us with fantastic wildlife viewing. We took a trip with Darwin Expedicions to the islands among the estuary. More to come soon...

Lost in Translation

2011-01-27T14:49:00.000-08:00

A lot to cover, so here goes. Leaving Lanin we passed through the Argentine Lakes District, with half of the population of both countries also enjoying the cooling effects of the rivers and lakes. We crossed the Ruta de los Siete Lagos (road of the seven lakes) from San Martin de los Andes to Bariloche. This 112 km. pass was UNpaved for about 15km. on the map. In reality it ended up being @ 50km. of rutted-out, dusty, busy road in 85 degree temps. After three hours of choking on dust from crazed Argentine drivers, we pulled into Bariloche, with a 1 inch dust layer on everything we owed. A nice hostel, with laundry were in order. Add on an amazing dinner with truncha (trout), befe de lomo (tenderloin) and venison tartar and we were set.
South of Bariloche in El Bolson, we enjoyed an artisan's fair and some incredible ice cream, before camping in Parque Nacional Lago Puelo. We watched the sun set at the lake while a dozen hawks circled over our heads, playing in the strong winds.
The next two days were spent crossing the Patagonian Steppe. Long roads with sometimes sketchy sections were the norm for this portion of our trip. Wild horses, pink flamingos, guanacos, and choikes were seen with the abundant sheep and cows. We had to stop at one point and fully realize that we were crossing this no-man's land, the Patagonian desert.
We hit the Atlantic coast today and look forward to the wildlife it has to offer.
More to come,
Cha & mc

East into Argentina

2011-01-24T18:17:00.000-08:00

A fantastic trip west from Chile to the Argentine border led us to camp under Volcan Lanin. This volcano sits at 3776 meters and is the visible focal point of the region. The international border station literally sits under the mountain, and we had ample time to view Lanin, as we waited for several hours to clear customs. Being late in the day, we decided to look for a spot to sleep for the night. A campground was not far, and we met the host, who kindly told us to set up wherever we liked. This was a launching pad for people planning to climb Lanin, and we watched the different teams make preparations for the ascent. We enjoyed a great walk, a gourmet camp-cooked pasta dinner, and about a billion stars under the southern sky. After a restful night's sleep, we headed east, into the Argentine Lake District region. This was a stop to remember.
-mc and cc

On the Road in Chile

2011-01-21T06:26:00.000-08:00

Patience is a virtue. After waiting to see what our next step would be on this adventure, we received an answer in the form of our luggage! Delivered, as promised, on time and intact. Being in a new place without any clothes or gear can leave one feeling exposed, but it all worked out well. We picked up our camper van, Brian, and hit the road. Our first stop: Parque Nacional Huerquehue in the Chilean Lakes District. We spent two nights in the park and took a wonderful day hike in the mountains where we enjoyed spectacular views of smoking Volcan Villarrica, Chile's most active volcano. As we gained elevation, the trail gave way to amazing forests of monkey puzzle trees and serene alpine lakes. We had a picnic lunch of fuet and pan (bread and salami)as we sat next to Lago Tinquilco and soaked up the wonderful summer weather. Moving on, we are on our way back into Argentina. We will be camping along the way, and will post more at our next stop. Caio!

Cha Cha y Miguel

An interesting first week in South America

2011-01-17T13:31:00.000-08:00

Well, all journeys abroad have their own stories to accompany them, and this one is no exception. After a quick, easy commute from Bellingham to L.A. we stumbled across our first snag. A very long line at the LAN Airlines service desk, with many angry people. Our LA to Lima, Peru leg was scheduled to leave at 8 pm. Problem was, it wouldn't actually leave until 11:30 the next day. 15+ hours. Now, that's a delay. This turned out just fine, as Scott Ellis was in town, and took us out for a great dinner at a Chinese bistro. A great chance to catch up with our brother.
Lima to Buenos Aires was no problem. Arriving in B.A. we caught a taxi to the hotel. Now let's set the record straight. We have seen our share of scary traffic. Driving a van in NZ, where fender-benders are commonplace. Insane one-eyed tuk-tuk drivers in Chang Mai. Buses taking blind corners in the mountains. Navigating the mind-numbing ebb and flow of traffic in Bangkok on a motorcycle. Nothing could prepare us for the fear encountered while walking in downtown B.A. Cars take corners at 40mph with people EVERYWHERE. In our short time, we have seen about two dozen very near misses with pedestrians. They NEVER have the right of way.
We spent our first day getting a taste of the city. We had our first vino tinto (Argentine red wine), bife lomo con papas fritas (beef tenderloin with french fries), and alfajores (dolce de leche sandwiched between shortbread cookies covered in chocolate). Mmmm.

We spent the next day exploring. The heat was oppressive, and walking the city required many stops for agua sin gas, bottled H2O without carbonation. We visited an amazing cemetery. Cementerio de la Recoleta is a marvel, housing the mortal remains of some of Argentina's elite, including the grave of Evita, as well as past presidents and military heroes. Plaza Indendente sits just outside, and hold's the city's largest crafts fair. This was a real treat for us.

The following day was our scheduled flight from B.A. to Santiago, Chile to pick up our campervan rental, named 'Brian'. A quick 2 hour flight turned into a nightmare at the airport, with a frightening storm shutting down multiple flights and keeping many people stranded. We thought we would witness a riot at the gate, as employees fled the angry mob, leaving us with no information about a possible new flight or the whereabouts of our bags. We spent 11 hours at the airport, but finally got a flight that brought us into Chile. We awoke the manager at our hostel at about 2 am, and poured a stiff drink, finally decompressing from the incredibly difficult day.
Only problem was, our luggage was not with us to celebrate. Aerolineas Argentinas is on our hit list. We have a fantastic hostel, 'Rio Amazonas' in Barrio Brasila. Very kind and helpful people, and we have already enjoyed a quick trip into the city. Santiago has a much different feel than B.A. so far. More relaxed. Guess it's just the west coast v. east coast feel, regardless of continent.
So that's where we leave it, playing with 'Pancho' the house kitten, drinking a cervasa and waiting for our luggage to arrive. Chandler (the brains behind this operation) has a change of clothes with her, as always. I, on the other hand, boldly stated this keeper "It's a 2 hour flight with no other stops, why would I need a change of clothes?"

Tomorrow we meet Pablo and pick up the campervan, unless we have nothing to travel with, in which case, who knows?

-mc

Patagonia road trip

2011-01-10T21:36:00.001-08:00

More to come soon...

Toledo, Espana

2009-03-13T21:46:00.000-07:00

Devices of Torture Museum, Toledo

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Sidra (cider), fuet, chorizo, and cribbage in Barcelona!

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the proprieter, a kind man from the Basque region-he blasted his Pink Floyd ipod mix...

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Casa Batllo - beautiful curves in this amazing Gaudi remodel!

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Park Guell - a 20-hectare garden with Gaudi design

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Placa de la Sagrada Familia - Gaudi's masterpiece; a 100-year long work of art in progress

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Market at La Rambla

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Street performers

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Our neighborhood: La Rambla and Barri Gotic; where Barcelona began

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Mt. Rainer on route to Spain

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The Medusas Group

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And after a hard day's work, we eat!

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A typical spanish deli. Veronica, who is from Argentina, invited everyone over to learn how to make empenadas - delicious! We had a great time - Thanks Veronica and Alejandro!

Serious science in the lab

2009-02-25T05:08:00.000-08:00

I've been working with very talented (and fun) scientists! Uxue and Miriam keep the jellies going, Dacha is the chemistry whiz, Veronica is doing lots of experiments at once, and Jenny and I are always at the microscopes.

Institut de Ciencies del Mar

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My new gelatinous friends!

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Aurilia aurita (common moon jelly), Rhizostoma pulmo, and the group's pet jelly ¨Coty¨Cotylorhiza tuberculata.

Beautiful Barcelona

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Jenny and I took a tram up to Montjuic, taking in spectacular views of the city along the way.

¡Hola de Espanña!

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¡Hola de España! I made it to barcelona safe and sound and not too sleep deprived! My friend Amanda just happened to be in Europe for a marine biology conference, and we spent the day doing a little sight seeing. Barcelona is a very beautiful city. The buildings here are amazing. And the beaches aren´t too shabby either! Today is my first day at the lab (CSIC - Inssitut de Ciencies del Mar) and I´ve already started helping with experiments. We are looking at factors affecting the growth of four different species of jellyfish - Aurelia aurita (moon jellies), Rhizostoma pulmo, Cotylorhiza tuberculata, and a small box jelly that is a new arrival to these waters. I have also been introduced to outreach programs going on here at the institute. The lab is amazing - so much bigger than I expected. Everyone here is warm and welcoming and have been very patient with my terrible Spanish! I will be working everyday during the week and will have the weekends off to tour. I will post photos very soon. Hope everyone is well.

Love,

Cha-Cha

Good times

2009-02-01T02:17:00.000-08:00

Exploring Devil's Creek

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Creepy

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Our camp at Rainbow Point

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Canoe Trip: Ross Lake, Cascades, WA

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Mom and Dad visit in January

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New pics coming soon!

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Signs from our trip

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We were able to capture some interesting pictures of the different signs we would see on the trip. Hardly an original idea, but fun regardless...

Our all-time favorite sign

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Signs from New Zealand

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Sunday market; Bangkok

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Signs from Tonga

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Mormon church, Tonga; disturbing

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Signs from Thailand

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Home Again

2008-01-18T05:00:00.000-08:00

Well, after squeezing everything we possibly could into one last day in Bangkok (including a final, nail-biting taxi ride with a one-eyed elderly driver), we boarded our 1:40 am flight to Seoul. We left the 90+ degree heat of Thailand to emerge 6 hours later to the snow and 19 degree temp. of Korea. Having a 9 hour layover in Seoul, we were able to set up a tour of the city, which proved to be fantastic. After visiting the Old Palace, National Museum, and shopping districts, we headed back to the airport for the 10 hour flight back to Seattle and the end of our extended 'holiday'. Our friends Bobby and Alasia had us over for a sushi rolling and sake party with some other good friends. It was a blast, a great welcome home for Chandler and I.
Now we are home in Bellingham. Our sleep patterns being completely turned upside down, we are taking it easy for a few days before trying to start our lives again. Being home in our own space is very strange, no daily chore of packing up the backpack or looking for a train/bus schedule. I imagine it will take some adjustment to be back in this 'foreign' setting.
Words hardly can describe how fortunate we feel to have been able to take a trip like this. We have met some wonderful people and witnessed some spectacular events in remarkable lands. So many moments to hold onto and remember fondly.
Most of all, we would like to remember daily how much we have here compared to others, and how easy our daily lives are in comparison. Brushing my teeth the other day, instinct lead me to seek out my water bottle until I remembered that the tap water was safe enough to drink. Everyday conveniences we take for granted are not abundant worldwide. This is the lesson we hope sticks for us.

We have many more pictures we will share soon, so feel free to check back often. Love to all,
Michael and Chandler

Seoul, South Korea

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Koh Samui

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Our last week of travel

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We are in the last portion of our trip, and the reality of our flight home on Jan. 14 is sinking in. We were actually scheduled to leave Thailand on Jan 4th, but were able to extend the trip without any fees from AirAsia. We just are not ready to be done!
After Laos we travelled to Khao Yai National Park NE of Bangkok where we stayed with Greenleaf Guesthouse/Tours. There, we were shown this beautiful area by Nom, Lek, Joe, and Birdman, the family running the tour. Very friendly, knowledgeable folks who really took great care of us.
After a stop in Bangkok for New Year's we headed south and after a very brief stop in Phuket, we arrived on Koh Samui. Thailand's second biggest island has been wonderful. We are staying in the old fishing village of Bo Phut and soaking up the last of the sun. Last night at the local pub we were entertained by a French Elvis impersonator (think BIG Elvis) in an Irish bar on Koh Samui, Thailand. Wild!
Tomorrow back to Bangkok.
We still have many pics to post and stories to tell, I'm sure we will be continuing to update after we get back home.
We hope you've liked the updates, we have really had fun keeping up with the blog and sharing what will definitely be the trip of a lifetime. Until the next one, of course...
Thanks for all of your comments, 16 weeks on the road can get weary, and we loved hearing posts from back home.
Miss you all,
m&c

Koh Samui; much better

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Phuket; yikes!

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New Year's Eve; Bangkok

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Monkeys; Khao Yai National Park, Thailand-a World Heritage Site

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Frog's legs anyone...

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Asps, very dangerous; Pit Viper

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Giant black squirrel; 3 foot long tail

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Asian wild dog

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Great Hornbill; Khao Yai National Park

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Red-breasted parakeets

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Over 4 million bats making their nightly journey; Khao Yai National Park

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Giving Alms to the Monks; Luang Prabang

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Night Market, Luang Prabang

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Images from Luang Prabang, Laos

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Monks in training, or 'Novices' in Luang Prabang, Laos

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3-wheeled Tuk-Tuk taxi

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Mekong River

2007-12-27T21:41:00.000-08:00

What a cool trip! We crossed the border at Chiang Khong, Thailand into Huay Xai, Laos for our 2-day 'slowboat' ride to Luang Prabang, where we would spend Christmas. First we had to survive the 5 hour bus ride from Chang Mai north. The driver couldn't figure out how to hold his foot steady on the gas, accelerating and slowing every couple of seconds. Except while passing on blind corners, then he would just gas it! Feeling a bit pukey getting into to Chiang Khong, we checked into the Bamboo Inn guesthouse, had a Tiger beer and enjoyed the best Mexican food so far on the trip! Next morning, got stamped out of Thailand, crossed into Laos, cleared immigration and made our way to the boat. What a wild ride. We were some of the last folks boarding (@130 total passengers) and settled for a seat in the back with the roar of the engine in our ears and stink of fumes reminding us too much of work.
After a long day, we ended up in Pak Beng, settled into our guesthouse, and slept.
We got up extra early the next morning, and picked a great seat near the front of our new boat, which was much nicer than day 1. Fun day. Luang Prabang is fantastic, Laos is our new favorite spot on the map and we will definitely include it as an extended stop on our next trip. Remnants of French control are abundant, from architecture to the fresh baguettes in the morning. We also enjoyed the local cuisine, including a fried river moss garnished with a jam made from chilies and dried buffalo skin. Yumm! We will post the pics soon.

We took a quick flight from Laos to Bangkok, followed by a 4 hour train ride to the outskirts of Khoa Yai National Park, where we do a 2 day trek/safari. We will be looking for snakes, elephants tigers, and toucans.
Love you all, hope the Holidays were great!
m&c

Sunset on the Mekong River near Luang Prabang, Laos, Dec. 24th, 2007

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Other passengers enjoying the day

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fishing

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Loading the boats in Pak Beng, Dec. 24th, as the local schoolgirls look on

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Full moon at Pak Beng-end of day one on the river

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"Fast boat" from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang-hence the crash helmets

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Our Captain

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Images from the Mekong River, Laos

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Loading the boat in Huay Xai, Laos

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Laos for Christmas

2007-12-22T17:35:00.000-08:00

Well, we left Chang Mai yesterday, and made it to the Thai/Laos border town of Chiang Khong. We catch a boat this morning for a 2-day trip down the Mekong River into Luang Prabang, where we will spend Christmas. Happy Holidays to all, we miss you.

Love,
Michael and Chandler

Thai cooking school!

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Our final exam, Green curry from scratch...mmm!

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The table is set...

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Making green curry paste; our instructor Thom is 'Chang Mai Curry Master'

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Preparing ingredients at our workstation

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Our instructor, Boom, takes us to market. Here she shows us different eggplants and congealed chicken blood

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Dragon fruit

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Morning market; fruits, fishes, and feet

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I rented a Honda AX-1 250cc bike from Dang's bike hire in Chang Mai and rode a 175 km. loop west through the mountains to Samoeng-great ride!

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Honda AX-1 250cc

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Jade Buddha; Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep; 16k. west of Chang Mai

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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep; 16k. west of Chang Mai

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Chang Mai night bazaar; 11:45 p.m.

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Chang Mai night bazaar; 11:45 p.m.

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Ruins of the former Royal Capital, Ayuthaya, sacked in 1767 by the Burmese army

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Ruins of Wat Phra Mahathat; Ayuthaya

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Ruins of Wat Phra Mahathat

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Ruins of Wat Chai Wattanaram; Ayuthaya

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Ruins of Wat Chai Wattanaram; Ayuthaya

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transport

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Tour Guide; Ayuthaya

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Wat Phanan Choeng; Ayuthaya

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Wat Phanan Choeng; Ayuthaya

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