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Luang Prabang, Laos in Color

March 8, 2010 Voss 2 comments
  • A typical Laos BBQ.A typical Laos BBQ.
  • Pensive with the Mekong behind me.Pensive with the Mekong behind me.
  • Kyra, chilling on the Mekong.Kyra, chilling on the Mekong.
  • Taking in the local culture....and beer....Taking in the local culture….and beer….
  • Monks, chilling.Monks, chilling.
  • Buddhist monks' robes hanging out to dry.Buddhist monks’ robes hanging out to dry.
  • You always need a Buddha watching over you.You always need a Buddha watching over you.
  • Jojo surrounded by small children as she debated buying a bracelet.Jojo surrounded by small children as she debated buying a bracelet.
  • Matthijs then surrounded by the same small children.Matthijs then surrounded by the same small children.
  • Matthijs isn't convinced enough for a sale...Matthijs isn’t convinced enough for a sale…
  • ..or is he?..or is he?
  • 4pm Buddhist monk chanting time.4pm Buddhist monk chanting time.
  • A young Buddhist monk.A young Buddhist monk.
  • Guarding the temple door.Guarding the temple door.
  • More buildings at the abandoned temple sites.More buildings at the abandoned temple sites.
  • The local flora.....and me...The local flora…..and me…
  • An abandoned TempleAn abandoned Temple
  • Small Laos kids who held the key to the cave door that we just had to see. Supposedly it had lots of Buddha statues in it..honestly, it was just another caveSmall Laos kids who held the key to the cave door that we just had to see. Supposedly it had lots of Buddha statues in it..honestly, it was just another cave
  • The necessary flashlight for said cave. Clearly I have never seen a flashlight before.The necessary flashlight for said cave. Clearly I have never seen a flashlight before.
  • Happy we survived the cave experience.Happy we survived the cave experience.
  • Yummy treats. An upside of French influence.Yummy treats. An upside of French influence.
  • The sun bears down along the Mekong, drying clothes in a flash.The sun bears down along the Mekong, drying clothes in a flash.
  • The bridge crossing that cost 1USD/pp. While it seemed silly to use the bridge during the dry season, the guy in charge of bridge admission makes a "killing" during the rainy season.The bridge crossing that cost 1USD/pp. While it seemed silly to use the bridge during the dry season, the guy in charge of bridge admission makes a “killing” during the rainy season.
  • There is something so SE Asia about the Mekong. You know you have arrived.There is something so SE Asia about the Mekong. You know you have arrived.
  • The scene all along the riverbank..The scene all along the riverbank..
  • Our first Mekong boat rideOur first Mekong boat ride
  • View from the other side of the boat...View from the other side of the boat…
  • Mekong river gas station.Mekong river gas station.
  • River boats on the Mekong.River boats on the Mekong.
  • More Mekong river boats.More Mekong river boats.
  • Traffic jam on the Mekong.Traffic jam on the Mekong.
  • Small children playing on the banks of the Mekong.Small children playing on the banks of the Mekong.
  • Catching dinner.Catching dinner.
  • Just some of the thousands of Buddha statues in old caves along the Mekong.Just some of the thousands of Buddha statues in old caves along the Mekong.
  • (No caption.)(No caption.)
  • Many Buddhas in the caveMany Buddhas in the cave
  • (No caption.)(No caption.)
  • The pathway up to the caves with the Budda statues.The pathway up to the caves with the Budda statues.
Laos Culture, Laos, Luang Prabang

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  • Written by Christine about 6 months ago.

    Ok so I have a few comments about these new pixs. Why is the buddha dressed with a yellow scarf? Which one was your boat on the M.River the big one behind you or the little blue craft at your feet? Neither seem big enough for James’ height and comfort. The bridge crossing immediately reminded me of the “Robin Hood Men in tights” film that we love so much – yes Johanna you know the song I am thinking about. LOL What on earth was he catching for his dinner under that rock? Is it silly to wonder how many orange outfits the monks own that they can hang them out to dry? I could go on forever about these fascinating pixs you submit. thank you. I love the journey.

  • Written by Dougie (the brosif) about 6 months ago.

    the pic of the Vietnam bridge crossing the dry river bed was great….i loved the caption that “this guy makes a killing during rainy season…..”

    Jo, remember Ben Yanni? Well he and another Pelican rode their bicycles across the US of A from FL to Cali. They did it in 2 months this past Oct-Dec. Ben kept a blog going as well with a few pics and blog updates.

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On the side of the road. A woman on a village lane. Women who work the beach stalls. A boy who worked a beach stall. School girls holding hands. No caption. A little girl whose father wanted a photo with James and her. She was tiny and super shy. Bikes are a common form of transport. Oblivious of me, chatting on her cell phone. Waiting for the bus.

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3 generations of monkeys. Our full serve gas station stop. The laziest monkeys we have EVER seen. The gas station, 1 litre alcohol bottles filled up. These stations are everywhere on the side of the road. The monkey escaping with the hat. Guess who blinked first? Once again trying to negotiate for the release of the hat. The view from the temple, which is why people go there in the first place. The monkeys are kinda a bonus. A vendor bargaining with the monkey to try and get the sandal back. The monkey actually negotiated for better candy than he was originally offered. Monkeys in a pool.
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