Doi Suthep
1 июля 2024 г., Таиланд ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
We hired a driver today to visit high up in the hills Doi Suthep Temple. Great views over Chiang Mai and once again impressive statues and engravings.
Night Market
2 июля 2024 г., Таиланд ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
We are getting into a daily rhythm now. Coffee at our local, sandwiches from this coffee shop for lunch, beers at a little bar, then dinner at the night market. At 50B per meal and freshly made andЧитать далее
Hill Temple
3 июля 2024 г., Таиланд ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
On the way to Doi Suthep is a wonderful temple set in the rainforest. Nice and peaceful when tour groups are not yelling at each other. 🤔.
A Tortoise
4 июля 2024 г., Таиланд ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
Over to one of the oldest Stupas in Chiang Mai. Strange misty gardens and beautiful temple. Our last day in Thailand before heading to Laos. Saw a strange sight heading to lunch. A lady walking herЧитать далее
Goodbye Thailand
5 июля 2024 г., Лаос ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
It’s been a wonderful stay here. Catching up with old friends, beaches, cities, locals and elephants. Before we headed to the airport we visited a local art community centre.
Luangprabang - Laos
6 июля 2024 г., Лаос ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
A short hop by twin prop plane and we are in Laos. Great view of the town and the iconic Mekong River. Last night over to the night market for dinner. More laid back feel here as it is only a smallЧитать далее
Old Town
7 июля 2024 г., Лаос ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Squeezed between the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers, the Old Town has still many French Colonial buildings to admire. The Sunday markets are on and the town looks great.
Food
8 июля 2024 г., Лаос ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
Just some of the meals we have had so far. A wide mix of types and all tasty.
Around the town
9 июля 2024 г., Лаос ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
The old town is wedged between the Nam & Mekong rivers. In the centre of the town is a large hill overlooking the valleys, hills and town. Up at sunrise to catch the morning light.
Bike Ride
10 июля 2024 г., Лаос ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
Easy day today. Took the bikes out and down to the confluence of the Mekong and Nam rivers. Found a great coffee. The Lao iced coffee.
Monks
11 июля 2024 г., Лаос ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
Every dawn the monks walk the streets receiving alms from their believers. Mainly small parcels of sticky rice wrapped in banana leaf. As commercialisation has reached all corners of the earth ,Читать далее
Waterfalls, Bears & Buffalo’s
12 июля 2024 г., Лаос ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
Hired a driver to take us to the famous waterfalls. Only 24km away but an hour in time, thanks to the potholes. Through hilly country and rice fields. Arrived with not one vehicle in the car park.Читать далее
Morning routine
13 июля 2024 г., Лаос ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
Have a routine in the morning. Hotel breakfast, local market to get our coconut treat, then coffee.
Crossing the Mekong River
14 июля 2024 г., Лаос ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
Down to the car ferry to see what’s on the other side. Not much as it turns out. Quite rural. The road goes on to Thailand 150km away. We hired a TukTuk for half an hour. There was an old ladyЧитать далее
Mekong at night
15 июля 2024 г., Лаос ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
Found a great place right on the Mekong with Happy Hour. 😁.
Last look around the Mekong
16 июля 2024 г., Лаос ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
Penultimate day in Luang Prabang. Even found the Obama Coconut cafe. 🙂
Snoopy bike
17 июля 2024 г., Лаос ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
We finally found the people who rent out the electric Snoopy sidecar bikes. However just as we arrived the last 2 that were charged drove off. So we settled for the Vespa style. Kept to the mainЧитать далее
Goodbye Luangprabang
18 июля 2024 г., Лаос ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Today we take the high speed train south to Vang Vieng. Luangprabang is a great town and we experienced fantastic food, sights and scenery.
Van Vieng
19 июля 2024 г., Лаос ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
We catch the high speed train through tunnels and over bridges to Van Vieng. Takes less than a hour. By car, at best, would take 4 hours. Train station close to town and no troubles getting a miniЧитать далее
The Hood
20 июля 2024 г., Лаос ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Getting to know the neighbourhood. Everything really close by. Shops, bars, restaurants and coffee. We’ve gone the last 3 nights to the same restaurant as it’s close, cheap, good food and viewsЧитать далее
Big decision
21 июля 2024 г., Лаос ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
Today we just stroll around town, have our coffee, huge Banh Mi for lunch, then over the road for beers and dinner later in the day. Today we decide to do the motor paragliding, with trepidation on myЧитать далее
Motor paragliding
22 июля 2024 г., Лаос ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
Well. Today is the day. We went for a 5pm flight to get the afternoon light. A bit apprehensive today on my part. Lynne jumped out of a plane when she was younger, so no worries there. I went first.Читать далее
Beat & Bites 🇫🇷
23 июля 2024 г., Лаос ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Still getting over the buzz of yesterday’s flight. Had our usual beers at Arnie’s (the Norwegian- been here 30 years). He’s got all types of musical instruments. Piano , guitars, drums etc. WeЧитать далее
Winding down
24 июля 2024 г., Лаос ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
Our time Vang Vieng is coming to a close. The town is also winding down as the rainy season sets in. We are regulars now at Arnie’s, having beers looking over the river to the mountains, balloonЧитать далее
Vientiane
25 июля 2024 г., Лаос ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
Our last stay in SE Asia. Only a hours train trip and we are in the capital of Laos. Over to the hotel, with a quirky reception area. Walk around the block and dinner at a great little restaurant.