Tree with Jars

Phonsavan

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May 23rd 2011
The end of our stay in Vang Vieng and the start of our time in Phonsavan was struck with freak streak of constant rainy weather. A local man in Phonsavan commented to us that it was very strange that it had rained at that time of year, and it had caused a lot of problems with their herds of cattle. The day after we arrived the sun was back to its blazing glory, along with clear blue skies. Thi ... read more

Asia » Laos » North » Oudomxay

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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