The Black Stupa

Walks along the Mekong with Bagheera, Tigba, Mira and Barolo

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December 25th 2014
Not normally an early riser but even I recognise the necessity to be up and out with the dogs before the morning heat sets in. 6am Karen and I call each other awake across the courtyard of the spacious Bali style house.(former ambassador imported it?) The dogs pile into the back of big Honda and we drive through the still dark streets down to the Mekong, misty, swift flowing. Beautiful. ... read more

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Laos was under the control of Siam (Thailand) from the late 18th century until the late 19th century when it became part of French Indochina. The Franco-Siamese Treaty of 1907 defined the current Lao border with Thailand. In 1975, the Communist Pathe... ... read more