Lethargic Laos

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February 26th 2008

Published: April 30th 2008

Ask me what I did in Laos I will say not much. Even though we have cycled from the Chinese border south to Vientienne we have also spent a lot of time still and resting. Drinking lots of wonderful 'Beer Lao' and eating many baguettes and doughnuts, we are definitely appreciating a rest and relaxation. Maybe it is where we are in our journey but I think that more likely it is Laos; it really is ... Read Full Entry

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Erika Bird and Robin Searle

Banchory to the Bosphorous by Bike

We are Erika and Robin from Scotland and in April 2005 we quit our jobs and set off to cycle from Scotland to İstanbul. We reached İstanbul in October 2005 having discovered that cycling truly is the best way to travel and so decided to keep going beyond the Bosphorous...... We had never cycled any long distance before but had been wanting to travel for a long time and had finally saved enough and realised ıf we didn't set off now we never would. We decided cycling would be the best form of transport as we wanted to learn more about the countries and people we passed through at a s... full info

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Temple Guardian

Temple Architecture, Vientienne

Fat Buddha

Probably didnt get that stomach eating in Laos.

Arc de Triomph, Laos Style.

"From a distance this arch resembles the Arc de Triomph. As you get closer it can be seen to be a monster of concrete" so says the sign on it! Also called the 'vertical runway' cos it was built with American funds meant for the airports new runway.

Golden Stupa, Vientienne

The spiritual focus of Laos, apparently.

Detail of Decor

Gold gilded wood pannelling in Luang Prabang's largest Wat.

9 Naga Buddha

A common symbol in Laos. The story goes that while meditating by a river it started to rain, so the Nagas (water spirits) formed an umbrella to shelter the buddha.

3rd May 2008

Shirl & Dave
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Going to Thailand?
Hiya Pals Are you going over the Friendship Bridge to Thailand? We were up on the Mekong, at Phu Kradung, a few years back. They also seem to eat anything that can't run fast enough, but in larger quantities! Festival season starts here in a few weeks with Knochengorroch, we'll have a boogie and think of you. Happy Trails. Love, Shirl and Dave

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