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Hill Tribe Village70 viewsThis is a hill tribe village. As you can see, it's on a hill. Apt.
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Big Ear Tribe72 viewsThese tribes all live on the hillside, in this instance their habitat started as refuge from Laos in the 70s.
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Holey Ear74 viewsThis woman took out here big earring so I could see the massive hole she's got there now.
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Long Neck68 viewsI rememeber seeing these tribes when I was 8 or 9 years old and wondering about the photographers and writers that make it to these remote locations.
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Longest Neck65 viewsIn her tribe, number two in the world, she has 27 rings, and they weigh about 5 kg.
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Hill Dean73 viewsThis action figure comes complete with walking stick.
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Hillage66 viewsA few locals walking around.
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Two Girls69 viewsThe longer the neck, the more beautiful in this culture. It's a tight race.
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Chiang Mai Moat67 viewsThis water surrounds the old town of Chiang Mai.
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Elephant Trek72 viewsAnd I'm off on my two day northern Thailand trek.
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Munchies74 viewsElephants are always hungry, and this giant was no exception. Good thing we brought bananas.
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Last Shot on Back69 viewsImmediately after this, I switched places with the guide.
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Chill Life76 viewsThe guide kicks back while I attempt to maneuver the elephant. I'm sitting on its neck, by the way.
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Driver Dean72 viewsI guess I'm riding bare neck?
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Banana Feeding74 viewsOnce he knew I had bananas, his trunk was back here all the time - see the mud on my shirt.
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Elephant Climbing75 viewsAs you can see, some of the hills were a bit vertical.
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Cool Down72 viewsThis elephant hosed down its entire body, which largely included me.
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Countryside65 viewsIt wasn't really remote, national park or not, but it had its moments of prettiness.
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Stream75 viewsWe followed this stream for a good part of the first day.
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Heading Higher68 viewsWe left the stream behind us. Can't see hill tribes without hills.
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