After the craziness of Vang Vieng it was quite a relief to be leaving for the peaceful surroundings of Luang Prabang. I had heard so many positive things about it that I couldn’t wait to explore the city on the Mekong. The night markets were fantastic; the best markets I have seen in South East Asia. The quality of the local handicrafts and the manner in which the shopkeepers went about there business made it a pleasure to walk around endlessly. It was a stark contrast from Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok where you were constantly hassled at every stall you entered. A warm smile followed by some friendly conversation definitely increased there chances for a sale where upon they would take your money and say “Lucky, Lucky, Lucky” whilst hitting all there other goods
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