Laos 21st to 23rd Aug - Luang Prabang

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We drove to Luang Prabang on 21st in the morning, which took about 2 hours. The roads were much better than the mountain areas where we came from. It felt like driving on a motorway.

Luang Prabang is very touristy compared to the where we came from. It is though nice to be able to have a sandwich for lunch instead of rice or noodles.

We visited the Royal Palace Museum, which was interesting. The monarchy was abandoned in 1975 when the Communist came to power. I have also visited 7-8 temples which are enough for this time.

On 23rd I got up at 5.30am to watch the sunrise procession of monks receiving alms. I had bought some coffee to give them. Most people gave them rice or bananas. In the afternoon we drove 30km south to see the waterfall of Tat Kuang Si, which is very impressive.

Sadly our trip back to where we hired the bikes start tomorrow and then I will head to Thailand.

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Photos

Monks receiving alms
This happened between 5.30-6.00am during sunrise.

Comments

[Erik & Birgit]

Hey Little Buddy...
Dear Klaus – What a fantastic trip – It looks as if you have lost a few pounds – maybe your close fit nicely now… :o) Everything is going good here in good old Denmark, we are all back to work after a nice summer vacation in Scurano, Italy. Looking forward to your return, I bet you’ll have a lot to tell. Take Care – don’t eat anything that looks back at you… Love Ya Erik and Birgit.