W.I.G Annual Bazaar
Once a year the W.I.G (Women's International Group) run a Bazaar. It is quite an event on the Vientiane calendar and there were crowds in attendance. In the central covered-outdoor…
David Lively – Piano Concert
Tonight was an interesting cultural experience as we went to a piano concert. David Lively a French-American had been invited by the French & American Embassies to come to Laos…
Another Quiet American – speaking in Vientiane
There are not a lot of books written about Laos. One that was, and which we read in our first month here was "Another Quiet American", by Brett Dakin. http://www.amazon.com/Another-Quiet-American-Stories-Life/dp/9748303683/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1290078301&sr=8-1…
Bike trekking & Makphet Restuarant
We have been meaning to explore the area on the other side of town from us out near the airport. So we set off on Saturday morning. The plan was…
450 celebrations – preparations are underway
When we first arrived in Vientiane we saw this electronic billboard. At that time, September, there were 61 days & 1,472 hours until the 450 celebration. The celebration is marking Vientiane…
Lamb & Food on wheels
We have been exploring the territory alongside the Mekong river and got a good feel for it during a two hour ride south & back. You don't have to go…