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15 foot high statue. BE photo

pdronkers — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:55:20 MDT

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15 foot high statue. BE photo - DSCF2001.jpg

Not a hard life. RM photo

pdronkers — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:40:42 MDT

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Not a hard life. RM photo - 37_2.jpg

Stalactites at Phranang. PD photo

pdronkers — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:43:05 MDT

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Stalactites at Phranang. PD photo - 12_1.jpg

Spire at Phranang Beach. PD photo

pdronkers — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:42:05 MDT

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Spire at Phranang Beach. PD photo - 12_2.jpg

Some good size walls nearing Phi Phi Ley Island

pdronkers — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:41:27 MDT

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Some good size walls nearing Phi Phi Ley Island - 24_1.jpg

Bird's Nest Soup harvesting grounds on Phi Phi Ley. PD photo

pdronkers — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:40:44 MDT

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Bird's Nest Soup harvesting grounds on Phi Phi Ley. PD photo - 24_2.jpg

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pdronkers — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:39:37 MDT

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Canyons between snorkeling dives. PD photo

pdronkers — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:38:38 MDT

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Canyons between snorkeling dives. PD photo - 25_1.jpg

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pdronkers — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:08:11 MDT

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Kayaking with a group of Texans. PD photo

pdronkers — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:02:44 MDT

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Kayaking with a group of Texans. PD photo - 14.jpg

Commuting back home from the crags. PD photo

pdronkers — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:55:42 MDT

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Commuting back home from the crags. PD photo - 12.jpg

The stalactite problem on Phranag involved a running jump followed by a heel hook. BE photo

pdronkers — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:54:05 MDT

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The stalactite problem on Phranag involved a running jump followed by a heel hook. BE photo - DSCF1827.jpg

A nice rest before down climbing the stalactite. BE photo

pdronkers — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:52:34 MDT

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A nice rest before down climbing the stalactite. BE photo - DSCF1843.jpg

Blue sent it too. PD photo

pdronkers — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:51:03 MDT

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Blue sent it too. PD photo - DSCF1848.jpg

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pdronkers — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:49:32 MDT

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Wee's itinerary for deep water soloing is unbeatable, yet he considers this a warmup. BE photo

pdronkers — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:47:49 MDT

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Wee's itinerary for deep water soloing is unbeatable, yet he considers this a warmup. BE photo - 15_6.jpg

Now that's gangsta. Roping up again at Railay. RM photo

pdronkers — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:55:26 MDT

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Now that's gangsta. Roping up again at Railay. RM photo - 35.jpg

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pdronkers — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:53:17 MDT

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pdronkers — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:51:49 MDT

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The legendary Railay climbing guru -- Wee. We had tha chance to climb a bit and deep water solo with him. His solution to solving hard boulder problems (barefoot, of course); "more beer"

pdronkers — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:48:41 MDT

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The legendary Railay climbing guru -- Wee. We had tha chance to climb a bit and deep water solo with him. His solution to solving hard boulder problems (barefoot, of course); "more beer" - 37_3.jpg

Listening to Wee. RM photo

pdronkers — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:47:09 MDT

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Listening to Wee. RM photo - 38.jpg

After leaving Railay, Rebecca, Blue and I took this passenger boat to Koh Tao Island for our dive certification course. Unfortunately, we were so busy there we came back with no decent photos of anything. RM photo

pdronkers — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:45:34 MDT

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After leaving Railay, Rebecca, Blue and I took this passenger boat to Koh Tao Island for our dive certification course. Unfortunately, we were so busy there we came back with no decent photos of anything. RM photo - 39.jpg

About the time Rebecca showed up, fresh from the Annapurna Circuit and the rest of Nepal. I was much more happy to see her than I appear here :-(

pdronkers — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:44:06 MDT

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About the time Rebecca showed up, fresh from the Annapurna Circuit and the rest of Nepal. I was much more happy to see her than I appear here :-( - 34.jpg

Bankok. RM photo

pdronkers — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:42:33 MDT

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Bankok. RM photo - 1.jpg

I decided it was the right time in my life to get a tattoo. The design is based on two of my own photographs from Denali and El Cap -- two places where my dreams were realized. Rebecca will link the two with her own design. RM photo

pdronkers — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:41:06 MDT

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I decided it was the right time in my life to get a tattoo. The design is based on two of my own photographs from Denali and El Cap -- two places where my dreams were realized. Rebecca will link the two with her own design. RM photo - File0444.jpg

When it's all complete I'll upload a good photo of it. RM photo

pdronkers — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:39:23 MDT

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When it's all complete I'll upload a good photo of it. RM photo - File0447.jpg

Strikingly similar to mine...although I've got two satellite dishes. BE photo

pdronkers — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:35:17 MDT

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Strikingly similar to mine...although I've got two satellite dishes. BE photo - 23_1.jpg

Plush rooms 100 yards from some crags. BE photo

pdronkers — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:34:36 MDT

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Plush rooms 100 yards from some crags. BE photo - 1_5.jpg

The only bolt I've ever broken on lead. It failed under body weight while yarding on a 5.11d. I fell onto a half-pulled out bolt after breaking this stainless stell hanger in half. BE photo

pdronkers — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:32:58 MDT

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The only bolt I've ever broken on lead. It failed under body weight while yarding on a 5.11d. I fell onto a half-pulled out bolt after breaking this stainless stell hanger in half. BE photo - 15_4.jpg

Blue shot these excellent photos once we were back in Bangkok.

pdronkers — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:31:30 MDT

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Blue shot these excellent photos once we were back in Bangkok. - DSCF1991.jpg

Bangkok Temples. BE photo

pdronkers — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:29:56 MDT

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Bangkok Temples. BE photo - 1_1.jpg

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pdronkers — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:28:31 MDT

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Heed the advice. Although doesn't it seem like common sense?? BE photo

pdronkers — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:23:40 MDT

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Heed the advice. Although doesn't it seem like common sense?? BE photo - 20_1.jpg

Monkeys raiding chips from the tourist rig. BE photo

pdronkers — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:21:56 MDT

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Monkeys raiding chips from the tourist rig. BE photo - 26.jpg

Low tide at Maya Bay, Phi Phi Island. PD photo

pdronkers — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:18:01 MDT

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Low tide at Maya Bay, Phi Phi Island. PD photo - 31.jpg

Maya Bay. PD photo

pdronkers — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:17:12 MDT

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Maya Bay. PD photo - 32.jpg

The Diamond Cave Resort, where even climbing bums can afford to stay. PD photo

pdronkers — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:16:11 MDT

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The Diamond Cave Resort, where even climbing bums can afford to stay. PD photo - 1_4.jpg

Thailand taxi service; long boats at Railay. PD photo

pdronkers — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:15:02 MDT

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Thailand taxi service; long boats at Railay. PD photo - 9_1.jpg

Typical climbing day at Ton Sai Beach. PD photo

pdronkers — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:16:35 MDT

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Typical climbing day at Ton Sai Beach. PD photo - 10.jpg

Arrival at Railay Beach after a 12 hour bus ride from Bankok. PD photo

pdronkers — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:15:35 MDT

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Arrival at Railay Beach after a 12 hour bus ride from Bankok. PD photo - 1_3.jpg

Classic. I love the translations. PD photo

pdronkers — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:13:53 MDT

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Classic. I love the translations. PD photo - 13.jpg

Blue gets a traditional bamboo tattoo. The final product was unreal. PD photo

pdronkers — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:12:28 MDT

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Blue gets a traditional bamboo tattoo. The final product was unreal. PD photo - 15_2.jpg

Riding the taxi to Ao Nang beach. PD photo

pdronkers — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:11:46 MDT

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Riding the taxi to Ao Nang beach. PD photo - 15_1.jpg

Diamond Cave park entrance. PD photo

pdronkers — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:53:59 MDT

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Diamond Cave park entrance. PD photo - 1_7.jpg

Blue pulling down hard at Phranang Beach. PD photo

pdronkers — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:48:41 MDT

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Blue pulling down hard at Phranang Beach. PD photo - 11.jpg

After Railay, we caught a ride to Kho Phi Phi Island -- about 2 hours away

pdronkers — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:17:34 MDT

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After Railay, we caught a ride to Kho Phi Phi Island -- about 2 hours away - 16.jpg

Heading back to Railay from Phi Phi. BE photo

pdronkers — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:16:50 MDT

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Heading back to Railay from Phi Phi. BE photo - 33.jpg

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pdronkers — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:16:02 MDT

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An image I'll never forget. PD photo

pdronkers — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:13:19 MDT

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An image I'll never forget. PD photo - 2.jpg

Entering the Phi Phi harbor. PD photo

pdronkers — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:12:41 MDT

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Entering the Phi Phi harbor. PD photo - 20.jpg

Long Boats at Phi Phi Island. PD photo

pdronkers — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:11:45 MDT

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Long Boats at Phi Phi Island. PD photo - 23.jpg

Sunset on Phi Phi. PD photo

pdronkers — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:10:56 MDT

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Sunset on Phi Phi. PD photo - 22.jpg

Longboat and anchor. PD photo

pdronkers — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:10:11 MDT

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Longboat and anchor. PD photo - 1_6.jpg

When in Thailand, watch out for Fruit Sharks while SCUBA diving. PD photo

pdronkers — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:09:25 MDT

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When in Thailand, watch out for Fruit Sharks while SCUBA diving. PD photo - 15_5.jpg

This concludes my travels of 2008. A complicated and difficult expedition in Nepal blended into a tour of Thailand that I'll always cherish. Thank your verymush for checking it all out. Until next time!

pdronkers — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:08:24 MDT

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This concludes my travels of 2008. A complicated and difficult expedition in Nepal blended into a tour of Thailand that I'll always cherish. Thank your verymush for checking it all out. Until next time! - z_3.jpg

Fire spinner. PD photo

pdronkers — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:07:17 MDT

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Fire spinner. PD photo - 5_2.jpg

Night life at Railay. PD photo

pdronkers — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:06:30 MDT

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Night life at Railay. PD photo - 5_1.jpg

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pdronkers — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:05:44 MDT

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Ceremonial dance before the boxing match begins. PD photo

pdronkers — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:05:05 MDT

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Ceremonial dance before the boxing match begins. PD photo - 5_4.jpg

Perhaps one of my top 20 landscape shots. PD photo

pdronkers — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:04:20 MDT

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Perhaps one of my top 20 landscape shots. PD photo - 3.jpg

Ding....Let's get it on. PD photo

pdronkers — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:03:39 MDT

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Ding....Let's get it on. PD photo - 5_5.jpg

Tourist with binoculars. PD photo

pdronkers — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:02:14 MDT

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Tourist with binoculars. PD photo - 5.jpg

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pdronkers — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:01:33 MDT

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pdronkers — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:00:09 MDT

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Sea Kayakers at Phranang Beach, near Railay. PD photo

pdronkers — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:59:24 MDT

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Sea Kayakers at Phranang Beach, near Railay. PD photo - 7_1.jpg