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Laos ~ Phonsavon, Xam Neua, & Vieng Xai (#5c)

The remains of a wrecked Soviet tank. Support from the USSR for the fledgling communist regime in Laos was extensive.
There used to be many more such wrecks, but most have been dismantled and the scrap metal used elsewhere.

LAOS | Wednesday, 30 November 2005 | Views [605]

The remains of a wrecked Soviet tank. Support from the USSR for the fledgling communist regime in Laos was extensive. There used to be many more such wrecks, but most have been dismantled and the scrap metal used elsewhere.

In order to get to the 3rd, and most impressive Plain of Jars site (there are over a dozen sites, but only 3 are sufficiently cleared of UXO to be visited safely) you must walk through rice paddies and grazing water buffalo. Surreal for a city girl....

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Sauteed green veg...finally. I think there was even broccoli in there! This restaurant in Xam Neua had rat, deer, and sparrow on the menu. To the right of the place setting is the basket that the sticky rice comes in.

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