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Water, water (and bombs and French) everywhere...in central Laos

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May 11th 2012
Published: July 22nd 2012
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In addition to the numerous ethnic minorities in Laos, we spotted a strange but familiar people. People whom we had encountered surprisingly rarely on our travels – Les Francais. Despite being a developed nation of over 65 million inhabitants, France’s sons and daughters had been conspicuous by their absence. They’ve been outnumbered by the Swiss, and even Norwegians and Finns. Only now did ... Read Full Entry



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Ben & Asimina, mazi monahus
Ben and Asimina
Ben and Asimina
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The authorities take a relaxed attitude during the festivities.The authorities take a relaxed attitude during the festivities.
The authorities take a relaxed attitude during the festivities.
They don't escape a soaking either.
Drinking in the street.Drinking in the street.
Drinking in the street.
Someone took the Buddha worship too far.Someone took the Buddha worship too far.
Someone took the Buddha worship too far.
All dry nowAll dry now
All dry now
On the sleeping bus overnight to Vientiane.
Strict photography rulesStrict photography rules
Strict photography rules
At a temple in Vientiane.
Naughty Mina takes a photo, from the outside looking inNaughty Mina takes a photo, from the outside looking in
Naughty Mina takes a photo, from the outside looking in
Temples architecture in VientianeTemples architecture in Vientiane
Temples architecture in Vientiane
Naga (Serpents) are very popular here too.
More temples, more nagasMore temples, more nagas
More temples, more nagas
Sponsored benches for the weary worshipper.Sponsored benches for the weary worshipper.
Sponsored benches for the weary worshipper.
The rather strange Xiengkuane Buddha ParkThe rather strange Xiengkuane Buddha Park
The rather strange Xiengkuane Buddha Park
Near Vientiane, this small park houses a wide range of weathered statues of Buddhas, animals etc.
A daunting entranceA daunting entrance
A daunting entrance
Entombed statuesEntombed statues
Entombed statues
Visiting monks pose for a photoVisiting monks pose for a photo
Visiting monks pose for a photo
We'd just fulfilled their request of posing for a photo with them.
Don't try this in a zoo.Don't try this in a zoo.
Don't try this in a zoo.



23rd July 2012

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Laos is one of our favorites
We truly enjoyed our time in Laos. Your blog has brought back some pleasant memories for us. We were there during the boat festival and it was fabulous.

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