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Water, water (and bombs and French) everywhere...in central Laos

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May 11th 2012
Published: July 22nd 2012
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In addition to the numerous ethnic minorities in Laos, we spotted a strange but familiar people. People whom we had encountered surprisingly rarely on our travels – Les Francais. Despite being a developed nation of over 65 million inhabitants, France’s sons and daughters had been conspicuous by their absence. They’ve been outnumbered by the Swiss, and even Norwegians and Finns. Only now did ... Read Full Entry



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Ben & Asimina, mazi monahus
Ben and Asimina
Ben and Asimina
Not only did we decide to spend the rest of our lives together, we thought we should embark on a somewhat over the top honeymoon - with an extended trip around South East Asia and Australasia. If you enjoy the photos, please see also: www.asiminaphoto.com... full info
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Another outfit Another outfit
Another outfit
Unfortunately, we were not told which costumes were from which tribes.
Hip Hop danceHip Hop dance
Hip Hop dance
The water fights begin.The water fights begin.
The water fights begin.
The tourists get involved.The tourists get involved.
The tourists get involved.
Probably French
Any vehicle is a target.Any vehicle is a target.
Any vehicle is a target.
Watch out - even your own friends will turn on you! Watch out - even your own friends will turn on you!
Watch out - even your own friends will turn on you!
The Pee Mai parade preparations are underway.The Pee Mai parade preparations are underway.
The Pee Mai parade preparations are underway.
The crowd are (mostly) expectant.The crowd are (mostly) expectant.
The crowd are (mostly) expectant.
The families arriveThe families arrive
The families arrive
Four on a bike is quite common is Asia. We even saw five a few times.
The Pee Mai parade begins.The Pee Mai parade begins.
The Pee Mai parade begins.
The parade route is from Wat Chom Si to Wat Xieng ThongThe parade route is from Wat Chom Si to Wat Xieng Thong
The parade route is from Wat Chom Si to Wat Xieng Thong
Then back again the following day.
The monks form an important part.The monks form an important part.
The monks form an important part.
Young monksYoung monks
Young monks
The parade passes the dignitaries.The parade passes the dignitaries.
The parade passes the dignitaries.
Another little princessAnother little princess
Another little princess
And anotherAnd another
And another
...and another...and another
...and another
Teenage girls tooTeenage girls too
Teenage girls too
This may have been Miss Pee MaiThis may have been Miss Pee Mai
This may have been Miss Pee Mai
He wasn't Miss Pee MaiHe wasn't Miss Pee Mai
He wasn't Miss Pee Mai
A pep talk and make-up check.A pep talk and make-up check.
A pep talk and make-up check.



23rd July 2012

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Laos is one of our favorites
We truly enjoyed our time in Laos. Your blog has brought back some pleasant memories for us. We were there during the boat festival and it was fabulous.

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