From Luang Prabang to Vang ViengTrain to Vang ViengI hate packing. The older I get, the more I hate packing. I am sad to say goodbye to Luang Prabang. It is a thirty minute taxi ride to the train station. The train is a bit of an anomaly. Much of Laos is very rural and poor. The train is a modern high speed system built by China. You would …
Morning Monk Alms Giving Ceremony and the Buddha Caves Monk Alms Giving Ceremony The alarm goes off very early (4:55 am). John and I are dressed and on the main street by 5:30am. Chairs are set up along the sidewalk of the main street which is closed to traffic. In front of each chair are baskets of sticky rice, disposable gloves and chocolate bars for alms giving. We each pay 40,000 …
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 …