The capital city, Vientiane

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We spent a couple of days in Vang Vieng where the highlight of our time had to be tubing down the river! There were swings and bars every 300 metres or so and much fun was had by all! The rain let up and we had a perfectly sunny day to boot! Unfortunately cameras were left at the hotel (for obvious reasons) so we have no photos!

We pushed through to Vientiane by bus on Tuesday and, much to our relief, experienced none of the famous flat tyres that are par for the course in Laos!

Vientiane does not quite have the charm of Luang Prabang, but none the less is a nice place to visit. We have spent a few days walking around visiting its temples and imitation "Arc du triomph" (spelling?)

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Photos

Tuk Tuk
Our usual means of transport, which generally involves a heated bargaining discussion before we can go anywhere

Garuda
The "best-coloured garuda" Luke has ever seen

Buddha, buddha everywhere!
Its official, we have seen 3,902,333,495 buddhas (and counting...)in the last 4 months

Rebel without a cause
Andy does what he does best...(refer to the sign)

The Arc by night
Nat and Michelle (one of the Brits we have been travelling with) take in the fountain/light show at the "Arc"