Ancient Kingdoms February 21st 2015 We gave alms (sticky rice) to the monks this morning beginning in the dark around 5:45a.m. and then shopped in the local market as we each searched for unfamiliar food & spices for today's lunch. The rest of the day was a traditional experience with OAT where you spend "a day in the life"........we were in Tin Keo Village visiting the elementary school. In addition, village residents welcomed us i ... read more
Asia » Laos » West » Luang Prabang 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
Ray & Brenda are happily retired and enjoying world-wide travel. So far, recent travels have taken us to Morocco, Thailand, Tanzania, Rwanda, China, Tibet, Peru, Ecuador, India & Bhutan andTurkey. Our next trip is to Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia & Vietnam Feb. 6 - March 4, 2015. ... full info