 These markers are used to show boats where rocks are in the river. During the rainy season, they are totally covered by water! |
 Water buffalo resting on the riverbank |
 This is a prison being constructed along the river - it will primarily house drug offenders (opium is a huge problem in this country) |
 Fishing in the river |
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 Looking back along our boat into a scenic bay along the river |
 The view of the river from our lunch spot today |
 Another entry in our humorous translation contest... |
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 These are all peanuts and watermelon |
 Inside the Pak Ou Caves, discovered in the 16th Century and home to Buddhas that have been brought here over the years |
 The bowl immediately in front of this woman is filled with fried ant-eggs, which she eats with rice that is dipped into the bowl. |
 The view looking out from the caves |
 Inside the upper cave |