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I was sick the whole week, coming down with bronchitis... or so I thought. I did not do much except huddle between TWO duvets most of the day.
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...
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 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 had to break down and buy a woven serape-like whatchamacallit which I draped over my shoulders.
I WAS STILL COLD...
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
As Dougie said all those years ago, "I shall return!".
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.
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.