Luang Prabang is a sleepy, little town in Northern Laos, nestled in the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan Rivers.
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| Ferry across the Mekong River |
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| little cafe on the Mekong |
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| view to the south from the outskirts of town |
The French control of Laos has influenced its architecture and cousin.
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| main street of Luang Prabang |
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| French bakery - apricot and coconut pastry |
There are wats and orange monks everywhere.
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| children trying to get fruit out of a tree at one of the many wats. |
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| Wat doorway details |
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| fruit market - I was so happy to find mangosteens here. |
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| Mekong River laundry |
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| Monk laundry |
Good food, sweet, soft spoken people, beautiful scenery - not much else to say.
these photos - especially the cafe, and pastry - are quite alluring.
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