The journey to Luang Prabang was long (7 hours with a brief stop for food and comfort - Gary having particular success using the squat toilet without mishap - a proud moment!)) and windy, but had some of the most spectacular scenery of the trip so far. Arriving early evening we had enough time to wash up and wander through the night market before dinner. Luang Prabang has one of the nicest and hassle free markets we have been to in Asia. Lots of stalls full of scarves, bags, jewellry and embroidered linen. We unfortunately did not make the most of it and stocking up on Christmas presents, that will have to wait until India - and WE WILL REGRET IT! Luang Prabang is the former capital of Laos and as such has lots of temples
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