Dyen Sabai Luang Prabang

... the lake and<br>raised its trunk, or when we had to go uphill and downhill and you<br>could feel being lurched back and forward. We both agreed &#8211; we<br>felt more secure being on the elephant's neck riding than being on<br>the seat on the elephant's hump. After our almost 2 hour ride we got<br>to feed them bananas which was also fun &#8211; they eat the whole thing<br>skin attached! After our excursion it's clear how some zoo employees<br>get so ...

... baskets of food, rice, flowers or whatever else they care to bring as offerings. From the monasteries of the town a procession of saffron clad monks appear, and silently file past the alms-givers, receiving the proffered gifts in gold-topped caskets. Though it attracts its share of tourists and hawkers, the attention manages not to interfere with the solemnity of the event, and the townspeople and monks continue ...

... be found in the LPB night market, where stall after stall laid out ridiculous amounts of food: from barbecued meats on sticks to vegetarian curries and noodles, usually served buffet style (about 50 cents for a heaping plate of food). Absolutely delicious, and definitely a highlight of my time there. <br><br>I had no idea then, but my time in Luang Prabang was just a tiny taste of Lao culture, for I was about to delve in on a much deeper level on a crazy Lao adventure...<br>

Just back from playing with the elephants..... How awesome?? <br> <br>Ohhhh i still love them so much!<br> <br>We stayed at an "eco-lodge" in the jungle next to the Nam Kan river, we had mosquito nets that made the beds look like fairy tale princess beds (you know like in arabian nights!!).<br> <br>We got a "mahout" uniform which was the 'distressed' denim look - so sexy!!! We rode the elephants the first morning on the bench and Simon went onto ...

... cant resist, and so far there not doing any harm!<br><br>Today Tom is having motorbike driving lessons, and buying bike things, and i am exploring temples, and after lunch im going to go up the mountain, its meant to have a gorgeous view.<br><br>Later we are gonna cycle out of town to find somewhere cheap for dinner that isn't so touristy.<br>We are really loving LuangPrabang, the culture is so lovely, everyone is friendly, the weather is good, there are monks in orange robes ...

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... cafes with pastries and soups and salads.<br> <br>In the evening a night market appears along the main street, it is the most relaxed market we have been to so far, no high-pressure sales, no shouting. There were lots of really delightful souvenirs. We wished we were here on a 2 week break and could fill our backpacks with lanterns, wooden statues of figures with conical hats etc and fly home. Paul really wanted a silver buddha and ...

... br><br><br><br><br> <br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br ><br><br><br><br><br>y por supuesto, la cerveza y la comida es buenísima<br><br> <br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br ><br><br><br>También es muy recomendable alquilar una barca para cruzar al otro lado del rio Mekong y ver el pueblo, las ...

... East to Vietnam. Travel South through the length of Vietnam and around Cambodia for that month and a half between Aug 12th and October. The two Australian friends get to Thailand around October. October will be a little bit of a vacation month. Beaches, ocean, and relaxing. I know what you're thinking, "Aren't you on vacation now?". Sort of, but not really, I don't feel like I'm on vacation, at least not like I do when I'm laying on a beach. I could write a blog on ...

... Laos was occupied by the French for sometime and so many of the throw backs remain). So due to this and being high season, the rooms were either jam packed booked, or very expensive! I couldn't find an affordable single room and neither could the others. The 3 Ozzy's got a room,which left me,Brad (uk), Milo (dreadlock kiwi) and our new German girl hanger-on. We stuck together in true backpacker camaraderie from the boat in search of rooms. We ...