Kouang Si Falls and MoreOff to the FallsWe have a leisurely morning at the hotel…which is a good thing because I couldn’t get to sleep until after 1:30am.Today it is sunny with a high of 22 degrees. John and I are in short sleeve shirts and slathered in sunscreen while most of the locals are wearing sweaters or puffy jackets.We have booked a ride in a shared van to …
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 …