The boatman's wife

Luang Nam Tha and trekking in Nam Ha National Park

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December 11th 2006
The packed bus from Luang Prabang stopped for lunch and everybody piled off into the small town. Last off the bus from the back, the three of us wandered drowsily in search of food. Arriving at what looked like a restaurant and pointing at the array of food on one group's table, we were met with a glazed expression from the proprietor. "Chicken? Rice?" we attempted (with actions). The woman opened ... read more

Asia » Laos

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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