Sala Prabang Luang Prabang

... 1499;שהיא בתשעי 01; מעלות לכיוו 03; הזרימ 92; הטבעי של הנהר, פתאום החרטו 01; של הסירה שוקע לתוך המר ...

... really wanted a silver necklace with a frangipani flower, and there are some lovely fabrics to turn into wall-hangings but budget and backpack space wouldn't allow indulgences. We bought some little paintings of buddhas, a few t-shirts and some irresistable tiny baby slippers.

One morning we got up early hoping to catch the monks recieving alms, but we must have been too late, so we settled for a wander around the fresh produce ...

... 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 ...

... sure what to expect we bought tickets and passed through the gates. After a little jungle walk we came across a small enclosure with bears. There just so happened to be a bear that looked exactly like Guns (Guy Skinner) that seemed particularly fond of his alter-ego. A few snapshots and we moved off again onto the forest path. We then came across a small waterfall and swimming area but The Stallion (Rich Glover) just turned his nose up in disgust at such a ...

... from those of us watching. A steep climb to the top revealed a stunning waterfall, falling from such a height that mush of it's water was lost as vapor. Those brave enough, or stupid enough, attempted the steep, slippery climb, onwards and upwards, through a muddy jungle path to the summit of the falls where we were rewarded with a magnificent view of the misty jungle canopy below. For only the second time on this trip I was disappointed ...

... As to be fair, we really didn't do much in the way of making her stay what she hoped would be pleasant. With many a bad habit coming out from the boys and late night arrivals from nights out, she swiftly departed on the 2nd day, never to be seen again! Was i concerned? No! She had a dull outlook on life and a slim and unforgiving sense of humour!. Plus of course, i was now safely in my own bed. This only after just a few confused moments on ...

... In what for me is the most beautiful temple of them all (and the most ancient), Wat Xieng Thong, which has an elegant tree of life mosaic on the back wall of the sim, the ceiling of which is painted with dharma wheels, we met the annoying Italian anti-smoking fanatic from the bus. None of the monks expect perfect behaviour from the tourists but this fellow took bad behaviour into a different league. To enter any temple (or in fact just about any home or building) in Laos, one must ...