Category Archives: Luang Prabang

Laos day 14 – Luang Prabang

Posted on Friday, 26 Dec 2008 by Hattie

It’s raining!  This is the first rain we have had since we left Vietnam about a month ago and it’s making for a very miserable last day in Luang Prabang.  We successfully manage to change some Kip to Baht and … Continue reading →

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Laos day 13 – Luang Prabang

Posted on Thursday, 25 Dec 2008 by Hattie

So this is Christmas;  just another day in Laos.  Apart from a few token Christmas decorations in the bars and restaurants there is little to suggest that Christmas has arrived.  There have been some sightings of westerners, and some Lao, … Continue reading →

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Laos day 12 – Luang Prabang

Posted on Wednesday, 24 Dec 2008 by Hattie

Imagine numerous gently cascading limestone pools each over-flowing with crystal clear, pale azure waters and surrounded by dense jungle and you  are at Tad Se waterfall.  We have taken a mini bus to this picturesque beauty spot 15 km south … Continue reading →

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Laos day 11 – Luang Prabang

Posted on Tuesday, 23 Dec 2008 by Hattie

Today turns out to be a ‘do nothing’ day.  We walk down to the Nam Khan river in glorious sunshine and cross the newly opened bamboo bridge to take root in one of my favourite spots – Dyen Sabai – … Continue reading →

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Laos day 10 – Luang Prabang

Posted on Monday, 22 Dec 2008 by Hattie

Still not feeling great but improving slowly.  We spend the morning talking to a Swiss fellow-guest who is one of those people who seems never to draw breath and likes to regale people with his pet hates and hobby horses.  … Continue reading →

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Laos day 9 – Luang Prabang

Posted on Sunday, 21 Dec 2008 by Hattie

I’m feeling better but my stomach is still not back to normal and my appetite hasn’t fully returned.    In the afternoon we visit the Royal Palace Museum which, as it’s name suggests, is housed in what used to be … Continue reading →

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Laos day 8 – Luang Prabang

Posted on Saturday, 20 Dec 2008 by Hattie

As I’m starting to feel better today,  we venture out for a light lunch followed by a gentle walk.  The eating turns out to be not such a good idea as my digestive system is protesting.  Our walk takes us … Continue reading →

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Laos day 7 – Luang Prabang

Posted on Friday, 19 Dec 2008 by Hattie

Still feeling very poorly with no appetite and extreme tiredness.  I spend the day in bed asleep.  We had been thinking of changing our accommodation for our second week but have decided to put that off until I’m feeling better.  … Continue reading →

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Laos day 6 – Luang Prabang

Posted on Thursday, 18 Dec 2008 by Hattie

It was bound to happen and it is only surprising in that it hasn’t done so sooner.  Something I ate yesterday has disagreed with me in a major way  – was it at The Tamarind or the street food market? … Continue reading →

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Laos day 5 – Luang Prabang

Posted on Wednesday, 17 Dec 2008 by Hattie

We are enjoying the atmosphere of Luang Prabang so much that we have decided to stay here for another week.  So today we visit the Laos Airlines office to check that we can change the date of our flights.  This … Continue reading →

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