Exploring Luang PrabangWalking Through a Residential Area Luang Prabang is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This designation is due to its European influenced architecture fused with traditional Laotion culture. The town is also the former capital of Laos. Vientiane is the current capital.The morning is a cool 17° C but it is going up to 28° today. We have a great breakfast at the hotel. Besides food, I also order …
From Jeddah to Bangkok to Luang PrabangJeddah to Bangkok (January 27)John has a restless sleep but I sleep like a rock. After a delicious Arabic and western buffet breakfast at our Jeddah hotel we pack up and take the elevator to the lobby.We are on the 5th floor but the elevator takes us to the 7th instead of ground. Suddenly the elevator stops and the lights go out. No …
Typhoon Approaching TaiwanFlights cancelledWhen I wake, I notice that there is a typhoon warning on my phone…and it is raining outside.John checks the status of our flight home tomorrow morning on United Airlines from Taipei to San Francisco to Toronto. The flight to SFO has been cancelled due to the incoming typhoon which is going to hit Taiwan tomorrow morning. Aaaargh!We need to rebook and are on hold with …
In and Around TaipeiClose to Our Apartment It’s overcast but not raining and a very comfortable 22°.This is a day for walking the city.We check out the local Tianhou Temple (built over 270 years ago), dedicated to the sea goddess Mazu.Nearby is the Rainbow Crossing in Ximending area and the marker where the Ximen Gate was located before it was destroyed by the Japanese. Dihau Street and Taipei Scooter WaterfallWe walk …