A Traditional Vietnamese Fishing Barge
Sunset over the Mekong River
Rooftops in Kratie
Entrance Guardians to Sambok Mountain Temple Complex
The motorbike we rented for the day
The first set of stairs leading to the complex
Monks quarters
Always the cat lover...
Prayer Rugs rolled up in the corner
Naga, usually found at the entrance to the Wat (temple), this one is seven-headed
The monks laundry drying in the sun
The boats used for viewing the rare, freshwater Irrawaddy Dolphin on the Mekong River
Headed out on the Mekong River to catch a glimpse of the Irrawaddy Dolphin
Our captain for the day
The rare Irrawaddy Dolphin is in danger of becoming extinct - only about 100 animals exist in the world, and the pollution in the Mekong is causing terminal birth defects
Cormorant sunning itself on the river
It was not easy to catch a glimpse of this dolphin - unlike their gregarious ocean-going cousins, these animals will only travel in pairs.
Our new friend, Jared, who is studying Cultural Tourism in Cambodia
A small Wat along the side of the road
We made a stop for fresh sugar cane juice - notice that she is wearing pajamas - this was very common - How come this isn't culturally acceptable in the States? I'm jealous.
Husband and daughter...
Piglets feeding on the remaining scraps of the sugar cane
The 108-Column Temple, about 40km outside of Kratie - this Wat is over 500 years old, and is so sacred that the Khmer Rouge didn't destroy it.
Calves sparring on the grounds of the Wat
Naga
It's all in the details...
The Buddha inside the Wat
Some new friends
Inside the Wat
This Stupa is also over 500 years old
Small fishing boats
Headed home from school
Village kids
