As our month in SE Asia was nearing an end, we had a night scheduled to attend Thaipusam at the Batu Caves. What an amazingly overwhelming experience. The area surrounding the caves, the nearly 300 steps up, and the caves themselves were full of Hindu devotees taking their “burdens” to the top. Many carry portable alters that are attached by needles through their skin. Many believe they can perform these acts when they are put into a trance. A word of warning—stay clear, as they will plow right over you!!

For those of you that have seen the caves, does this picture even do the experience justice?