From Madeleine: Sapa, Vietnam and Luang Prabang, Laos

Greetings Lurkheads!

I'm in Luang Prabang, Laos- the most beautiful town I think I've ever been to!

I've spent the last few days exploring the area on my bike, visiting many temples, helping a new friend with his English, unexpectedly babysitting Laos children, buying random things at the night market, and enjoying the peaceful Mekong River.

Here are some photos from the last few weeks (including some from Cat Ba and Sapa):

Enjoy!

ps: Hi Kevin, Malcolm, Maura, Ellie

 

Flat Tire on Cat Ba Island

 

Misty Sapa Church

 

Walking with Ping and friends to Lao Chai

 

Beige-Man Kevin crossing bridge into Lao Chai

My new friend Phonh (a 22 yr old Buddhist monk). We've spent the past 2 afternoons working on his English

Don't know how to rotate this, but a face made from the remains of snack:  mini-bananas and tamarind

 

Monastery in Luang Prabang

Bridge Crossing the Mekong