Laos in Pictures: Vientiane & Luang Prabang

After we begrudgingly left Don Det, Ryan and I boarded an overnight bus to Laos' capital, Vientiane.  Next was Luang Prabang, a lovely UNESCO city which we loved.  Check this post if you forgot what we did during our last week in Laos.

.: Vientiane :.

(On the way there!)

{we had to share this bunk by the way...}

{bedtime snack we were given}

{delicious fish and papaya salad}

{crepe with condensed milk}

{sightseeing scooter ride}

{fishing}

{packed and ready for the next stop!}

.: Luang Prabang :.

{our private patio}

{fresh bananas every day}

{make a wish and set a bird free...}

{fried rice, potato soup and eggplant cilantro dip with sticky rice}

{night market}

{load up from the buffet!}

{Elephant Village}

{monks receiving alms in the early morning}

{last meal in Laos}

{check out those flavors}

{train to the Thai border!}

Check here for the rest of our Vientiane photos and look here for the rest from Luang Prabang!  

Laos in Pictures: Don Det (aka paradise)

Of all the countries we've visited, Ryan and I both agree that Laos was our favorite.  We quickly fell in love with the food, the people, and the stunning natural and historic scenery.  The island of Don Det was our first destination in Laos.  We planned on staying for a night or two.  Five nights later we went north.  If you want a reminder reread this original post about Don Det, then take a look at our favorite pics from the charming island.

{bus to the dock}

{the mainland in Laos}

{first sunset from the boat}

{our bungalow}

{iced coffee on the left, coconut honey shake on the right}

{geckos on a string}

{most of the TP in SE Asia was pink}

{sweet & sour and pad thai}

{making a sugarcane drink}

{super sweet sugarcane drink}

{Ryan's favorite: green curry with sticky rice}

{my favorite: pad thai}

Sadly we had to move on to our next stop.  Along the way we came across these snacks for sale...

You can find the rest of our pics from Don Det here!