Wat are doing? Where are going?

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November 24th 2012

Published: November 25th 2012

As our nephew Chase used to ask (over and over) when he was 2 years old, "What are doing?" "Where are going?" I couldn't resist titling this entry after those famous words, as the city of Luang Prabang is filled with Wats (Buddhist temples). These phrases also seemed to run through our heads as we spent time in this amazing city. No trip to a new city is ever complete without something go... Read Full Entry

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Sara and Nick Ox

TheLastHurrah

A married couple trying to fit in as much traveling a working person can. We have been fortunate enough to both hold full time jobs that we love while maxing out our vacation to continue to see the world. In America this is quite hard to do as the typical person usually only gets two, maybe three weeks vacation a year. I read other blogs on here and would love to take off for 5-6 months but it just isn't going to happen! Sara became hooked on traveling after trips to Guadalajara Mexico, the Caribbean, and one trip that involved sneaking into Cuba. Nick built his... full info

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Sara teaching English to the Khmu tribe's children

My name is Sara. I am from the America. I am so happy to visit you.

Crossing the Nam Ou River to head to our kayaking adventure

Nick jumping into the refreshing Tad Se falls

...and Sara too!

Mr. Nix, our tour guide

Kayaking the Nam Khan

Finally finished with our adventures

with our guides, Mr. Yang and Mr. Nix

KAO SOY!

Sara's new favorite food.

King Who?

At the night market with BeerLao in hand

where's are the non-buddhas?

Where are the non-dragons?

Wat's up?

Wat Xieng Thong

Kitty cat as a sacrifice?

that's what we thought, but as we approached it, it moved a bit, so we think it was a alive.

Goooooooooooooong!

Two and half weeks in, and we still like each other.

Hiked up to the top of the hill to get to Wat Phou Si

panorama of Luang Prabang (as seen from Phou Si)

Crossing the bamboo bridge across the Nam Khan

only 5,000 Kip to risk your life on a rickety bridge that collapses every year.

The reward at the end of the bridge

Yen Basai restaurant

just dumb

25th November 2012

dorota
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Bears!
I cannot believe you were so close to all those bears! And the food pics you are posting are making me drool. What a fantastic adventure you are on.

26th November 2012

Mama Ox
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Wow, simply amazing guys. What an adventure. Sara camping this summer will seem a breeze now :). Sorry about your toe, but glad you are getting along well. Enjoy the rest of your adventure and we will see you Friday morning.

26th November 2012

katie
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adorable!

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