Jungle romp

What better way to pass a Friday in Koh Phangan than with an elephant ride. Unforunately, my attempts to dismount with a slide down the animal's trunk were thwarted.


checking out our rides


getting friendly with an infant


atop the beast*


Josh and Tracy lead the way

*note: Asking your guide boy to refer to you as "Mistah Jones" is, sadly, unlikely to get you anywhere. If nothing else, your request is likely to be met with stony silence.