LAOS | Thursday, 11 Dec 2008 | Views [788]
Spent 3 days here with the group and 2 days extra by myself. This is monk city and I saw lots of monks and witnessed Tak Bat which is the alms giving to the monks. This takes place very early in the morning (6:00) and hundreds of monks come out from ... Read more >
Tags: laos, luang prabang
LAOS | Monday, 8 Dec 2008 | Views [802]
Only 1 day in Vientiane but Laos is slow and small compared to Vietnam and even Cambodia. Saw lots of temples. Had a great meal at restaurant called Makphet which aims to help street children. The food was superb. Also had a traditional Baci ceremony ... Read more >
Tags: laos, vientienne