Recharging

Just passed the first month of traveling and came to this point that you just have to stop doing anything, stop going to any place, but just relax. The last 2 days were all about doing nothing so it’s time to reflect on Laos. My expectations of Laos were non existent and for a good…

Alms giving ceremony

In the Laos town Luang Prabang the monks walk the main road every morning to receive food from the villagers. This happens between 6 and 7 am and about 200 monks walk this path. This lovely ceremony turned into quite a tourist attraction as I was surprised to see so many people on the street…

Welcome to Laos

Just had my first Asian border crossing from the Thai Chiang Khong across the Mekong river to Huay Xai on the Laos side. Passing through immigrations did give some frustration. About 2 months ago their location moved up 10km to a new bridge over the river. Now the bus drops you of on the side…