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  • 17 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: A Lao family rides their motorcycle across the bridge connecting Don Khon and Don Det islands in 4,000 Islands. Don Khon Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS:  A bicycle rental shop in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: The Mekong River at the south end of Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS:  A laborer unloads bricks brought to Don Khone Island from the Lao mainland. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: An old railroad bridge built by French colonials connects Don Khone Island to Don Det Island. The French built the narrow gauge railroad so they could haul freight through the 4,000 Islands and around the waterfalls in the area. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: There are no markets on Don Khone so a couple of motorcycle owners have turned their bikes into rolling convenience stores. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: There are no markets on Don Khone so a couple of motorcycle owners have turned their bikes into rolling convenience stores. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: A tourist boat navigates through 4,000 Islands near Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 18 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS:  Typical Lao style conical hats for sale in Don Khone. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: Sunset on the Mekong River on Don Khon. Don Khon Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: A boy drives his canoe up the Mekong River past Don Khone in the 4,000 Islands area of southern Laos. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: A boy drives his canoe up the Mekong River past Don Khone in the 4,000 Islands area of southern Laos. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: The only remaining narrow gauge train engine on Don Khone Island. The French built a narrow gauge train the length of Don Khone in the late 1890s so they could bypass the waterfalls that flank the island and make the Mekong River here unnavigable. The train engine is now a tourist stop on the island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: A mourner puts kindling next to the coffin of a man about to be cremated near Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island. In the southern Lao funeral tradition, the deceased is cremated at the place of his choosing, usually a place he (or she) was especially fond of. In this case, the man chose to be cremated in a small clearing in the jungle a few kilometers from his home.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: Men move the coffin into place before the cremation of a man from Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island. In the southern Lao funeral tradition, the deceased is cremated at the place of his choosing, usually a place he (or she) was especially fond of. In this case, the man chose to be cremated in a small clearing in the jungle a few kilometers from his home.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: A woman makes an offering to monks from Wat Khone Nua on their morning alms' rounds, called the "tak bat" in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: A tourist boat rest on its side in the Mekong River on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: A man carries bamboo poles on his motorbike in the countryside on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: Boys ride their bikes on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: Boys ride their bikes on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS:  Lao woman on a tractor used as a bus near Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS:  The funeral pyre of a man who died in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island. In the southern Lao funeral tradition, the deceased is cremated at the place of his choosing, usually a place he (or she) was especially fond of. In this case, the man chose to be cremated in a small clearing in the jungle a few kilometers from his home.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS:  The funeral pyre of a man who died in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island. In the southern Lao funeral tradition, the deceased is cremated at the place of his choosing, usually a place he (or she) was especially fond of. In this case, the man chose to be cremated in a small clearing in the jungle a few kilometers from his home.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS:  The funeral pyre of a man who died in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island. In the southern Lao funeral tradition, the deceased is cremated at the place of his choosing, usually a place he (or she) was especially fond of. In this case, the man chose to be cremated in a small clearing in the jungle a few kilometers from his home.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS:A Buddhist monk says a final prayer before lighting the funeral pyre of a man near Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island. In the southern Lao funeral tradition, the deceased is cremated at the place of his choosing, usually a place he (or she) was especially fond of. In this case, the man chose to be cremated in a small clearing in the jungle a few kilometers from his home.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS:  Mourners gather for the cremation of a man from Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island. In the southern Lao funeral tradition, the deceased is cremated at the place of his choosing, usually a place he (or she) was especially fond of. In this case, the man chose to be cremated in a small clearing in the jungle a few kilometers from his home.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: Mourners gather in front of the coffin before a man's cremation in the jungle near Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island. In the southern Lao funeral tradition, the deceased is cremated at the place of his choosing, usually a place he (or she) was especially fond of. In this case, the man chose to be cremated in a small clearing in the jungle a few kilometers from his home.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: Mourners gather in front of the coffin before a man's cremation in the jungle near Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island. In the southern Lao funeral tradition, the deceased is cremated at the place of his choosing, usually a place he (or she) was especially fond of. In this case, the man chose to be cremated in a small clearing in the jungle a few kilometers from his home.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: A Buddhist monk holds a picture of his father before the man's cremation in the jungle near Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island. In the southern Lao funeral tradition, the deceased is cremated at the place of his choosing, usually a place he (or she) was especially fond of. In this case, the man chose to be cremated in a small clearing in the jungle a few kilometers from his home.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: A Buddhist monk finishes the crematorium of a man from Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island. In the southern Lao funeral tradition, the deceased is cremated at the place of his choosing, usually a place he (or she) was especially fond of. In this case, the man chose to be cremated in a small clearing in the jungle a few kilometers from his home.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: Men move the coffin into place before the cremation of a man from Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island. In the southern Lao funeral tradition, the deceased is cremated at the place of his choosing, usually a place he (or she) was especially fond of. In this case, the man chose to be cremated in a small clearing in the jungle a few kilometers from his home.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS:  A funeral procession takes a recently deceased man to his cremation near Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island. In the southern Lao funeral tradition, the deceased is cremated at the place of his choosing, usually a place he (or she) was especially fond of. In this case, the man chose to be cremated in a small clearing in the jungle a few kilometers from his home.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS:  A funeral procession takes a recently deceased man to his cremation near Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island. In the southern Lao funeral tradition, the deceased is cremated at the place of his choosing, usually a place he (or she) was especially fond of. In this case, the man chose to be cremated in a small clearing in the jungle a few kilometers from his home.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS:  A funeral procession takes a recently deceased man to his cremation near Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island. In the southern Lao funeral tradition, the deceased is cremated at the place of his choosing, usually a place he (or she) was especially fond of. In this case, the man chose to be cremated in a small clearing in the jungle a few kilometers from his home.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS:  A funeral procession takes a recently deceased man to his cremation near Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island. In the southern Lao funeral tradition, the deceased is cremated at the place of his choosing, usually a place he (or she) was especially fond of. In this case, the man chose to be cremated in a small clearing in the jungle a few kilometers from his home.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS:  A funeral procession takes a recently deceased man to his cremation near Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island. In the southern Lao funeral tradition, the deceased is cremated at the place of his choosing, usually a place he (or she) was especially fond of. In this case, the man chose to be cremated in a small clearing in the jungle a few kilometers from his home.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS:  A boy watches a funeral procession in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS:  Men lift the coffin of a friend out of his home during his funeral in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: Mourners pray at a funeral in a home in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: Mourners pray at a funeral in a home in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: Mourners pray at a funeral in a home in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: Mourners pray at a funeral in a home in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: Mourners pray at a funeral in a home in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: A mourner lights incense at a funeral at a private home in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: A woman at the wake for her husband in their home in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS:  Gasoline for sale in reused water bottles on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: The Mekong River at the south end of Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: A man in motorized canoe approaches the south end of Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island. This is the southernmost point in Laos, Cambodia is in the background.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: A man in motorized canoe approaches the south end of Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS:  A statue of the Buddha at Wat Khone Nua in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS:  Girls pray after presenting alms to monks from Wat Khone Nua on their morning alms' rounds, called the "tak bat" in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS:  Girls pray after presenting alms to monks from Wat Khone Nua on their morning alms' rounds, called the "tak bat" in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS:  Girls present alms to monks from Wat Khone Nua on their morning alms' rounds, called the "tak bat" in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS:  Girls wait to present alms to monks from Wat Khone Nua on their morning alms' rounds, called the "tak bat" in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS:  Girls wait to present alms to monks from Wat Khone Nua on their morning alms' rounds, called the "tak bat" in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: A woman makes an offering to monks from Wat Khone Nua on their morning alms' rounds, called the "tak bat" in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: A woman makes an offering to monks from Wat Khone Nua on their morning alms' rounds, called the "tak bat" in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: Buddhist monks from Wat Khone Nua on their morning alms' rounds, called the "tak bat" in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: Buddhist monks from Wat Khone Nua on their morning alms' rounds, called the "tak bat" in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: A woman prays while she waits for monks from Wat Khone Nua on their morning alms' rounds, called the "tak bat" in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: A woman makes an offering to monks from Wat Khone Nua on their morning alms' rounds, called the "tak bat" in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: A woman prays while she waits for monks from Wat Khone Nua on their morning alms' rounds, called the "tak bat" in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS:  A man makes an offering to monks from Wat Khone Nua on their morning alms' rounds, called the "tak bat" in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: A woman makes an offering to monks from Wat Khone Nua on their morning alms' rounds, called the "tak bat" in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: A woman makes an offering to monks from Wat Khone Nua on their morning alms' rounds, called the "tak bat" in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: A woman rides her scooter on the main street in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS:  A boy pulls in his fishing nets near Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS:  Floating bungalows in the Mekong River for tourists visiting Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: Tourist boats parked at the main dock in Don Khone on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS:  A laborer unloads bricks brought to Don Khone Island from the Lao mainland. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: People's graves, called "chedis," at Wat Khone Yai, a Buddhist temple in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: The main street in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: People present alms and offerings at a Buddhist temple in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: People present alms and offerings at a Buddhist temple in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: People present alms and offerings at a Buddhist temple in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: People present alms and offerings at a Buddhist temple in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS:  A woman prays in a Buddhist temple in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS:  A woman prays in a Buddhist temple in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS:  Buddhist monks leads a service in a temple in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS:  Buddhist monks leads a service in a temple in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: A boy prays in a Buddhist temple in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: A woman prays in a Buddhist temple in Don Khone village on Don Khone Island. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: A Lao woman rides the local version of a tuk tuk, a three wheeled taxi on Don Khon. There are no cars on the island and most people get around with either tuk-tuks or motorcycles. Don Khon Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: A Lao woman rides the local version of a tuk tuk, a three wheeled taxi on Don Khon. There are no cars on the island and most people get around with either tuk-tuks or motorcycles. Don Khon Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 18 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: A Lao family guides their canoe up the Mekong River past guest houses on Don Det. Don Det and Don Khone Islands, are two of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. They become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 18 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: A Lao family guides their canoe up the Mekong River past guest houses on Don Det. Don Det and Don Khone Islands, are two of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. They become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: Boys play football (soccer) behind the old elementary school in Don Khone. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: Boys play football (soccer) behind the old elementary school in Don Khone. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: Water buffalo, also sometimes called carabao, graze in a fallow rice field near Don Khone village. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: Women riding in a tuk-tuk, or three wheeled taxi, on Don Khone. Three years ago there were no tuk-tuks on Don Khone, now there are more than 50. Most serve the tourists but more and more local people are using them. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: Women riding in a tuk-tuk, or three wheeled taxi, on Don Khone. Three years ago there were no tuk-tuks on Don Khone, now there are more than 50. Most serve the tourists but more and more local people are using them. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: Water buffalo, also sometimes called carabao, graze in a fallow rice field near Don Khone village. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: There are no markets on Don Khone so a couple of motorcycle owners have turned their bikes into rolling convenience stores. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: Gasoline for sale in recycled water bottles on Don Khone. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 18 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: A tractor pressed into service as mass transit on Don Khone. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 18 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS:  Guest houses and hotels for tourists overlooking the Mekong River on Don Khone. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 18 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS:  A fruit shake shop on Don Khone. Don Khone Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: Restaurants overlooking the Mekong River on Don Khon. Don Khon Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: Restaurants overlooking the Mekong River on Don Khon. Don Khon Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 JUNE 2016 - DON KHONE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS: The old elementary school in the village on Don Khon. Don Khon Island, one of the larger islands in the 4,000 Islands chain on the Mekong River in southern Laos. The island has become a backpacker hot spot, there are lots of guest houses and small restaurants on the north end of the island.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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