Laos1
[ September 2007 / 77 images ]
JingHong, China a day or two before we crossed into Laos
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Mengla, the last place we stayed in China
Andrea orders three random things from the Chinese menu. We wanted food but I guess two mocktails and a salad will have to do.
Leaving China
Entering Laos
Our first Laos meal in Boten
A bag of sticky rice and something on a stick
Fantastic Laos style fridge full with Beerlao Dark
The food in Udomxai was great
Monks at the local temple
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Looks a bit like Ireland round here
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Taking a 'sawngthaew' is the best way to get around rural Laos
Tuk-Tuks are better for short distances though
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There was a boat racing festival going on in this town
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Even the locals avoid the sun
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Arriving in breathtaking Nong Khiaw
It's a sleepy village in the middle of stunning karst topography
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A sleepy village for everyone
The view from our guesthouse
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Our guesthouse
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A colourful local house
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Early morning
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Hungry!
So hungry!
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Interesting sleeping position
Local bus station
Your one-stop-shop
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The views from the bus were always spectacular
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Market stall in Sam Neua, north-east Laos.
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Night view from our hotel
An entrance to the cave of the Hidden-City in Vieng Xai
The jeep owned by the Red-Prince
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Leaving Sam Neua