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Laos

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November 28th 2013
Good news on many fronts. I can upload pictures. A woman in the group had the right devise. Apple is amazing. So....this entry will come with some pictures from Bangkok. We flew today from Bangkok to Luang Prabang Laos. This is so very different than Bangkok! All is very rural and lush. We are surrounded by high mountains. The highest at 10,000 feet. Out hotel is small and very charming. We hiked ... read more

Asia » Laos » North

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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