Chaing MAi: Wat Umong “The Tunnel Temple
18 de março de 2020, Tailândia ⋅ ☀️ 95 °F
The Wat Umong or “Tunnel temple” is unique because of its location in the forest and its system of tunnels. It has a serene and peaceful atmosphere from the 13th century.
Chaing Mai: Goodbye
18 de março de 2020, Tailândia ⋅ ☀️ 97 °F
Goodbye to our lovely guide Audy and Mr Ho
Arrived in Luang Prabang, Laos
18 de março de 2020, Laos ⋅ ☀️ 95 °F
Airports are empty and so are the flights. On our 76 passenger plane were four more passengers besides us. Clearly to our advantage but so sad for the economy! We think we are safer here in terms ofLeia mais
Phousi Hill, Luang Prabang, Laos
18 de março de 2020, Laos ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
360 Degree views of Luang Prabang, the Mekong river and the forested mountains
Phousi Hill, also called Phousi Mountain is a small mountain in the center of Luang Prabang, located on the peninsulaLeia mais
Laos: Luang Prabang Morning Market
19 de março de 2020, Laos ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
The market is the Laotian "supermarket" where the Lao people come to buy their fresh fruit, vegetables and meat, and other staples. Some products are coming from the jungle, and are highly exotic forLeia mais
Laos: Luang Pragan Royal Palace
19 de março de 2020, Laos ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
The Royal Place has traditional Lao and French beaux-arts styles, the former Royal Palace was built in 1904 and was home to King Sisavang Vong (1904–59), whose statue stands outside. Inside theLeia mais
Laos: Wat Xieng Thong (Continued)
19 de março de 2020, Laos ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
Overlooking the Nam Khan river
19 de março de 2020, Laos ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F
The Nam Khan river runs into the Mekong River at Luang Prabang. These pics are from an overlook. The bamboo bridge is rebuilt every year after the rainy season ends.
Laos: Luang Prabang Nam Khan River
19 de março de 2020, Laos ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F
An absolutely breathtaking River.
Notice the bamboo bridge that is replaced yearly.
Laos: Hmong Village
20 de março de 2020, Laos ⋅ ☁️ 86 °F
We had the great pleasure of visiting a Hmong village that consists of 400 people. They weave beautiful cotton and do intricate needle point that is so colorful. It was another highlight of the tripLeia mais
Laos: Hmong Village (continued)
20 de março de 2020, Laos ⋅ ☁️ 86 °F
Lais: Hmong Village ( Continued)
20 de março de 2020, Laos ⋅ ☁️ 88 °F
Kuangsi Waterfall Park (continued)
20 de março de 2020, Laos ⋅ ☁️ 88 °F
Laos: Kuang Si Falls (Continued)
20 de março de 2020, Laos ⋅ ☁️ 90 °F
Laos: A lovely lunch by the falls
20 de março de 2020, Laos ⋅ ☁️ 93 °F
A lovely lunch with our terrific driver Thai and Pon our guide.
It is so interesting to hear younger people’s perspectives regarding their beloved Laos.
Laos: A Cotton Village
20 de março de 2020, Laos ⋅ ☁️ 93 °F
It was interesting to visit this village and see how the village grows cotton, spins it, dyes and weaves it into colorful fabrics.
Laos: Kuang Si Falls/Bear Rescue Center
20 de março de 2020, Laos ⋅ ☁️ 88 °F
The Magnificent Kuang Si Falls is “nature at its best”. It is a three-tiered waterfall about 18 mi south of Luang Prabang, and begin in shallow pools atop a steep hillside. These lead to the mainLeia mais
Cruising the Mekong in Laos
21 de março de 2020, Laos ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
Laos: Mekong River Cruise
21 de março de 2020, Laos ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
The Mekong River is the lifeline of Laos. This river originates in the Yunnan Province of China, travels south, forming the boundary between Laos and other countries such as Myanmar and Thailand. TheLeia mais
Laos: Mekong River Cruise (Continued)
21 de março de 2020, Laos ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
Laos: Tham Ting & Tham Theung Caves
21 de março de 2020, Laos ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
Tham Ting (lower cave) and the Tham Theung (upper cave) are caves overlooking the Mekong River. They are a group of two caves about two hours upstream from the centre of Luang Prabang. The boat rideLeia mais
Laos: Caves (Continued)
21 de março de 2020, Laos ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
An Early Goodbye to Southeast Asia/Japan
21 de março de 2020, Laos ⋅ ☀️ 97 °F
We have decided to cut our trip short due to the Corona Virus epidemic. Too many uncertainties, and each day brings more sad news. We feel we are traveling in a sinking ship. We are grateful and feelLeia mais
Seattle, Washington
24 de março de 2020, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 39 °F
After 36 hours of travel from Luan Prabang, Laos to Tokyo Japan, we made it to Seattle very jet lagged and exhausted. We checked into a comfy hotel and isolated ourselves binging on movies andLeia mais
Hartford, Connecticut: Bradley Airport
24 de março de 2020, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
We arrived! YAY!















































































































































































