34. From Laos (Jewel of the Mekong) to Chiang Mai (Rose of Thailand's North)


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February 13th 2008
Published: March 2nd 2008
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(P) Vang Vieng was still cloudy as we departed on the bus to Luang Prabang, not so far in distance but took over 6 hours due to winding mountain roads through the most scenic views we've encountered in Laos, across lush valleys dotted only with the occasional hillside dwelling dwarfed by its surroundings. Luang Prabang (LP), 700 metres above sea level and surrounded by rolling mountains, is a comm... Read Full Entry



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At work at craft schoolAt work at craft school
At work at craft school

Monks at Wat Xieng Muan learn skills to maintain the city's temples, Luang Prabang
A monk poses proudly with his masterpieceA monk poses proudly with his masterpiece
A monk poses proudly with his masterpiece

Wat Xieng Muan, Luang Prabang
Typical temple roof styleTypical temple roof style
Typical temple roof style

Wat Mai Sawunnaphumaham, Luang Prabang
Open-air reclining BuddhaOpen-air reclining Buddha
Open-air reclining Buddha

Phusi Hill, Luang Prabang
Waste not, want notWaste not, want not
Waste not, want not

Bomb reused as flower pot, Luang Prabang
A hive of monk activityA hive of monk activity
A hive of monk activity

Around Wat, Luang Prabang
Nick's breakfast masterpieceNick's breakfast masterpiece
Nick's breakfast masterpiece

He liked this omelette so much we went back the next day for a cookery lesson!
SparklingSparkling
Sparkling

Royal Palace, Luang Prabang
The Tree of LifeThe Tree of Life
The Tree of Life

Exterior wall of main hall, Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang
Sleeping tigerSleeping tiger
Sleeping tiger

Tiger sanctuary next to Kuang Si waterfall, near Luang Prabang
Nick braves another cold dipNick braves another cold dip
Nick braves another cold dip

Pools below Kuang Si waterfall
Nick at WatNick at Wat
Nick at Wat

Chiang Mai
BuddhaBuddha
Buddha

Chiang Mai



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