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I did manage to get up for breakfast with my buddy, Ken, every day. 'Cuz Laos is the most French of what was once French Indo-China. Which means... French food at great prices...
- baguettes
- brioche
- dark coffee
- patisseries
- boulangeries
- omelettes
Not even the incredibly cold weather could keep me from that. I had spent all of my time in Hanoi, and about 3 of my days in Luang Prabang protesting that "I'm Canadian. I'm not cold. This is great weather. What a bunch of pussies you are!" The fact that I'd packed only short-sleeved shirts and short pants had a lot to do with my comments...
I WAS STILL COLD...
Along the Mekong | luang prabangThis delightful city is known as "The Jewel of the Mekong. It is a World Heritage site. I was here 7 years ago and it was a sleepy, laid back, sleepy town. Too many tourists now! Lots to do here... tours to
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Day of celebration at a museum, a former temple. | I was intrigued by the national "dress" of the men and women who were celebrating. |
| foodLooks like I might have had some lunches and suppers as well as a daily breakfast. |
| flowersI have no clue. ABOUT WHAT TYPES OF FLOWERS, I MEAN. |
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Final Thoughts
On the basis of many reports from my buddy, Ken, regarding the inexpensive but incredibly tasty French food in Vientiane (capital of Laos), I intend to make at least ONE MORE visit to Laos.
I think, however, I will bypass Luang Prabang. I find it is becoming too commercialized, touristy, and bland for my liking.