Adventures in Laos

 

In January 2007, we flew from Hanoi Vietnam into Luang Prabang Laos. Not knowing what to expect, we were delighted by the city, the former Royal Capitol of Laos. In addition to exploring the town, we also did some hiking at a camp outside of town.

Young Buddhist monks gathering alms early in the morning.

The night market on the main street of Luang Prabang

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The former Royal Palace in Luang Prabang, now a museum

 

 

A temple on the grounds of the Royal Palace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hiking in the countryside northeast of Luang Prabang

 

 

 

David making friends with an elephant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Going for a ride on an elephant

 

 

 

 

An old stupa in Luang Prabang

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The confluence of the Nam Khan and Mekong rivers in Luang Prabang

 

 

 

 

Buddhist temples in Luang Prabang

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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