To the East

The Mayes family decided to visit Asia as a gift for daughter Melanie, for her graduation from Duke University. She had long dreamed of visiting an elephant sanctuary in Thailand — and the trip grew into a journey that included Hong Kong and Singapore.

This collection of precious photographs shows how the Mayes family experienced a variety of cultures, cuisines, and beautiful sights in in Asia. Mom Annette Mayes summed up the experience: “Hong Kong was crowded and busy, Thailand was laid-back and relaxing, and Singapore was very sophisticated and high-tech. There was something wonderful about them all.”