Animal Urges At Wat Hosantinimit

You never know what you'll find at a Buddhist wat in Vientiane. Sure, Buddha, Buddha, Buddha, probably gold, sitting, standing, reclining. Then, what?

Hello happy elephant.

The main temple, white, orange and airy. Friendly? Sure, just steer clear of the big gaggle of hissing dragons.

Lunch on the veranda. BYOF. Bring your own fan.

Ahh, animals. How about a golden deer and a silver horse?

Nah, let's go with a boy/man/emperor look. "Hail to the baby!"

The Amusing Bobur Park In Namangan

Namangan, a city in the Fergana valley of Uzbekistan, has a nice central park. Part of the area is an amusement park, filled with a mix of rides, games, places to eat and stroll. Kind of funky.

Is that a ferris wheel beyond the trees? Let's go!

An elephant, getting a bit buried with each new layer of dirt. Balloons, prepped for popping at the dart game.

The train ride through a castle.

Photo-op, closed. A couple of deer, looking to escape?

The slender, blue dinosaur.