As you can see, I have safely arrived in Laos. I love it here!!!!!
First of all, Laos Airline was nice. It was one of those larger propeller planes that you get on from the rear. In the past, I would've been freaked out, but I think those flights I've taken out of dear old Monterey have made my tolerance level a bit better. Oh, and even though the flight was only about an hour long, they served us dinner! It was one of the yummiest plane foods I've ever eaten - some sort of curry, rice, and coconut bread : )
My hostel was nice (at least from the outside), but I don't think it was worth the $22/night, so I just moved to another one for $15. Much larger and newer. I have decided to stay an extra night here.
It is BOILING hot, but I spent the entire day walking around town. I'm turning into an Arab.
Anyways, Luang Prabang is a cute, small town along the Mekong River, with a French taste. A lot of wats and monks in orange around. One is actually sitting right behind me at the internet cafe. Aside from seeing the sights, I donated money to the Red Cross today. 40,000kip, which includes an hour massage. Hehehe.
Right now, I'm on my way back to the hostel after visiting the night market. They have the cutest stuff!!!!! And dirt cheap too, with everything under $3. I was SOOOOO tempted to buy some stuff, but refrained...at least tonight. I will probably end up going back : ) But I did end up buying my dinner there. Rice patty (2,000kip), chicken sandwich (8,000kip), and iced ginger tea (2,000kip). I like the bills here - quite colorful with intricate designs.
3 comments:
1) confession: i had to look up where luangprabang is on google map...
2) i will be expecting you to make us some of these yummy food when you stop by london!
You are too funny : )
Yes, yes, yes. Me will try to cook for you guys when me get to London (if I am still carrying around the cookbook with me, that is...)
i will tag this page so you have to keep your promise when you come to london!
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