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An example of one of the giant prawns we ate along the Mekong River in Vientiane. Read about our first impressions of Vientiane, Laos.
Natural medicine healers were lined up around the block at the Talat Sao market in Vientiane. Bags full of tree bark, roots, herbs, amulets and mysterious potions in murky bottles stand ready to cure what ails.Read about our first impressions of Vientiane, Laos.
Our first night in Vientiane takes us to one of the many restaurants set up along the Mekong River. They all serve the same type of food at similar prices, so we opted for the place with the freshest looking seafood. After a brief negotiation, we ended up with fIve of the meatiest giant grilled prawns we've had in our lives for $4. Paired with a lemongrass-stuffed whole fish, this made for a simple, yet transcendental culinary experience.Read about our first impressions of Vientiane, Laos.
Rooftops doing battle at Wat Si Saket.Read about our first impressions of Vientiane, Laos.
The courtyard of the Wat was full of niches in the wall and Buddha statues of all sizes and states of repair and disrepair.
Meditating Buddhas - Wat Si Saket, Vientiane
Read about our first impressions of Vientiane, Laos.
The courtyard of the Wat was full of niches in the wall and Buddha statues of all sizes and states of repair and disrepair.
This woman is on the move to find her next spot. She has all she needs to set up a restaurant anywhere she wants - bowls, soup pot, silverware, and fixings.Read about our first impressions of Vientiane, Laos.
The courtyard at Wat Si Saket was filled with small crevices, each stuffed with two Buddha statues. Large statues stood in front, many adorned with colorful sashes. Read about our first impressions of Vientiane, Laos.
Wat Si Saket had several storage areas that served as graveyards for broken Buddha statues sacked by various invaders.Read about our first impressions of Vientiane, Laos.
