Bangkok-Hanoi 180606C

Bangkok-Hanoi

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June 18th 2006
A steamy four hour trek through the countryside, ending with a refreshing swim at the base of a glorious waterfall occupied the most part of today. Although the trek was lengthy, it was nice to get out & get some exercise. I am beginning to get used to being sweaty all the time & Vicki jokingly refers to it as our 'feminine glow'... Sunset was spent at the temple atop Mt Phousi. Unfortunately it w ... read more

Asia » Laos » West » Luang Prabang

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Laos was under the control of Siam (Thailand) from the late 18th century until the late 19th century when it became part of French Indochina. The Franco-Siamese Treaty of 1907 defined the current Lao border with Thailand. In 1975, the Communist Pathe... ... read more