Sun Bear Sanctuary

This bear was in what we assume was the senior pen (there were separate pens for juveniles and what we thought were young adults). What bliss this bear must feel to know that (s)he is safe from harm.

Chasing Waterfalls. And Temples, Monks, Bears, Butterflies, Caves...

November 13th 2017
The slow boat arrived in Luang Prabang late Friday afternoon. A sawngthaew took us from the boat pier to the center of town. From there, I found my way to my guesthouse, checked in, rested a bit, and then took a walk around the night market. At the night market, I found a crowded little alley with lots of cheap eats. I ordered a khao soy, and I was surprised when I got a bowl that di ... 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

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