Its a bit belated - we've already left, come back to Thailand, and passed on into Malaysia. But Laos is truly a special place - a bit like stepping back in time. We spent about 3 weeks mostly north of the main backpacker route - it was a hard place to leave...friendly people, beautiful rivers, limestone mountains, forest and villages, and some of the best food we've had so far.
the Mekong - with Thailand on the opposite bank
the Mekong - with Thailand on the opposite bank
Houai Xai main street - the border town in Laos
"sin mu" = pork
Chinese tractor-trucks are everywhere
still maybe the best food on our trip - local style lunch during a trek in Nam Tha forest
our guide Mr. Pang in the Nam Tha forest
Talia plays the local foot-volleyball game in Vien Phoukah
the kids loved seeing their photo.
Clay paddles, Talia relaxes - Ou River, Nong Kiaw
view from our bungalow - Nong Kiaw
another sunset on the Ou River
Nong Kiaw
Louang Prabang
slow boat from Nong Kiaw to Louang Prabang
Another favorite meal - Laap (meat salad) with Kao niaw (sticky rice) and Beer Lao of course
stunning waterfall outside Louang Prabang
kinda scary jump because the pool was about 5 feet deep at the landing
Sleeping Buddah in a limestone cave - Vang Vien
northern laos busrides can be sickening
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