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bamboo bridge, sunset on the Mekong and the most beautiful temple in Loas

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March 12th 2015
There are two bridges over the Nam River for vehicular traffic. For pedestrians only, there is a bamboo bridge. It costs about 60 cents for a return trip. The bridge feels relatively secure. However, the steps at the end are a big steep..in fact, it is more like a ladder. While Gayle was here, we went out on the Mekong for a boat ride a sunset. While sky is very hazy now, partly due to the ... read more

Asia » Laos

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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