Hello again So we reached the capital....and I have to say it's probably the nicest capital we've ever visited, and the most obscure - There aren't many capitals that haven't been hit by the monster chains, but this is one of them.....No McDonalds, Subway, HSBC or fashion chains, and what a fantastic relief - very refreshing! So with all this global giants set aside what is there in Vientiane??......!! This is the place - in keeping with all things Laos of course - to mooch around, take in the relaxed atmosphere and maybe treat yourself to a massage! No rush hour traffic, smog, stress - you get the picture! So that's what we did! The "city" is filled with lovely Wats and French Colonial buildings. A short busride away was Buddha Park, an area filled with
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