Tag: “Laos”

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  1. La Folie's pool and restaurant.

    La Folie's pool is great for a dip after a steamy bicycle ride around the island. The restaurant and bar is the only one on the island, but the French and Laos food should keep you interested for a couple of days.

  2. Elephant Bar La Folie Lodge

    La Folie Lodge on tiny Don Daeng island in the middle of the Mekong River is the perfect base to explore the ancient Khmer ruins of Wat Phou. It is the sole hotel on an island that only got electricity a few months ago, but has all the comforts one requires.

  3. La Folie Lodge's bungalows

    A spacious room and bathroom, air conditioning, ceiling fan, and balcony overlooking the Mekong - all in a hotel that is on an island that just got hooked up to the electrical grid - amazing!

  4. Newborn

    While visiting a small village outside of Luang Prabang, Laos I had the opportunity to photograph a newborn only 5 days old. Her mother was still recovering from the birth and following the typical tribal post-pregnancy rituals such as drinking a root based soup and burning a special wood on the fire.

  5. The Abbot Leads his Flock

    Every morning in Luang Prabang the abbots from the many monasteries lead the novice monks for their morning alms.

  6. A grand entrance

    Wat Phou's columned entryway and steep stairs flanked my centuries old frangipani trees make it easy to imagine grand processions from days gone by.

  7. The main sanctuary of Wat Phou

    The main sanctuary of Wat Phou was originally dedicated to Siva, but has been a Buddhist shrine since the 13th century. Holy water from the sacred spring used to be channeled into here to wash the sacred linga.

  8. The Women's Pavilion, Wat Phou

    There are two large sandstone pavilions at the base of Wat Phou, thought to be for segregated worshipping. They date from the 12th century and while they are pretty well intact, their walls are threatening to collapse.

  9. Faling Behind

    Boat Racing on the Mekong brings excitement and heartache. I watched from the coaches boat with the pink flag fell behind in the race.

  10. Tubing in Vang Viang

    Tubing in Vang Viang is one of the most popular activities for backpackers in Laos. The rules are simple.

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