Luang Prabang to Vientiane
June 30th 2013 Arrived to the pretty and relaxed Luang Prabang, sited by the broad Mekong river in the mountainous north of Laos. Wandered around town, ducking into golden temples and climbing the steep Phu Si hill to find a giant Buddha footprint, a couple of lazy cats and fine views over the surrounding forested countryside. Visited the Royal Palace Museum, a relic left over from the monarchy abolished several
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