I checked into the New Siam Palace Ville Hotel last night which I chose mainly for its swimming pool and its excellent location not too far from the Royal Palace and from Koh San Road. There’s nothing particularly wrong with … Continue reading →
I got up early and biked around the riverbanks. It was great to do it before the sun was in full force. The riverbanks are just enchanting. I decided that I had to do the “must do” in Luang Prabang … Continue reading →
Cooking school, that is. 12 of us gathered at Bamboo Tree restaurant at 9 this morning. Over coffee and tea we scanned the little recipe book that the restaurant had provided us. We were all happy and excited to begin … Continue reading →
The day started at 5 a.m. which of course is not my preferred time to start anything. But the procession of the monks is one of the highlights of Luang Prabang and the monks start it early. It was dark … Continue reading →
Whether Asian or Western the breakfast here is terrible. No matter. I set out early for Wat Xieng Thong, the richest and most elaborate temple in Luang Prabang. It took a half an hour to get there not the 10 … Continue reading →
The aggravation of the day before soon dissipated and I fell under the spell of Luang Prabang. My first stop was the morning Market which I actually liked a lot more than the night market previously. This was much more … Continue reading →
I decided not to take the excursion to the Bolaven plateau because it seemed like too much time on the road and a very foreshortened trip since I had to be back to take the plane. Instead the plan was … Continue reading →
Today was a day of ups and downs. I was really sorry to leave Champasak this morning, particularly as the day started off with such a beautiful tableau of monks receiving alms from the villagers. I especially liked that the … Continue reading →
Today I was able to fully appreciate what a magical place Champasak is. In the morning I took a tuk-tuk to the temple Vat Phou, spectacularly situated against the backdrop of high mountains. The Vat Phou Temple is older than … Continue reading →
It poured rain in buckets last night and the streets were still wet today. The skies were grey and overcast with a dubious forecast so I decided to pack up and leave. Janna, my Danish neighbor raved about the beauties … Continue reading →
