went to our seminar in Hanoi between Anjali and I went to Laos to us since the first holiday in five Months to recover. Vientiane were Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng and Pakse in the program, here are some pictures:
Although it was because of the short-term power-sightseeing, we had a lot of fun. First stop for one and a half days was Laos capital, Vientiane. This surprised us very much, since it is the absolute opposite of Hanoi. There were more cars than motor bikes, we moved just via Tuk-tuks, were not even begin to go only. The highlight was probably a shop that is home-made things like clothing, jewelry and souvenirs sold in the Anjali and I were first stocked up again. Otherwise we, the city has not fallen so much that was but perhaps also because that we are not the 'great' places were the tourists are often sealed ... Who knows.
On Saturday we went to Luang Prabang, but this time with the uncomfortable Sitzbus. When we arrived at four in the morning clock, offered us an interesting picture, although stereotypical terms: The Monk, monks in orange robes went straight down the road, where they were eating out of the Srtaßenrand women seated in their bowls. I imagine the terrible before, if we may have no ownership and therefore get up so early every morning has to stock up with a daily requirement. Especially if you choose not, to eat what.
SKAT will probably never be a Monk ... Yes, it looks like.
spent in this beautiful city situated right on the Mekong and save in front of temples I can barely two days. Our accommodation was the Mano Guest House, which we liked very well. For $ 8 we we stayed in a double room with two large beds, lots of decorative items with elephant pattern and a private bathroom. 
on the all-day walks, we consumed not only numerous fruit shakes (which are not quite as good as those in Hoi An), but also met a lot of mythical creatures. These included not only sculptures, but also the animals of the wall paintings in a large part of the temple. 
In contrast to this was the Moderen, especially the technology. So you saw as a Monk with a cell phone in hand, however, whether the trademark 'Sumsung' was is not certain. Luang Prabang was not quite as Western as the capital before, it rocked back on the motor bikes. However, there were also some road traffic regulations, to which one remained.
particularly amazing, we found the l'Etranger, a book store displaying the second floor of films for which they also get something to eat and drink.
Whenever we arrived by bus at the station, dozens of tuk-tuk drivers were waiting for us who wanted to go at exorbitant prices to the center. Tuk Tuk Tuk, the tuk-tuk track of who wants to go to the center.
go alone I do not like, that's why I take with me the Anjali.
It was not really comfortable, the most unpleasant, was added as the tuk-tuk man put my backpack in a huge pool of alcohol. My backpack strapped to the sweatshirt (the one you should not wash, but must be brought to the laundry) smelled wonderful.
Nasty.
we felt kind of stupid and ignorant, because we could not even ask about the prices. It's a nice feeling to return to Vietnam can order a coffee without having to explain with hands and feet have what you want. We have asked if it is easier for Vietnamese or Laotian learn. The written language of the latter is already 'something different', but they may still learn well? This would be sent
probably right, especially in relation to the street signs that are not just tourist needs.
To really be able to exploit fully the day, we ordered for example, a tuk-tuk driver for seven clock in the morning, which should take us to a Vietnamese temple and a waterfall. Our guide spoke French, at least by 'cascade', we have found him not, however. Therefore, we wandered down between the houses Büschung to get to the Mekong. There were many sand bank-like increases in the flow, so to get to the ferry, residents had to wade through the water. It was really nice there, but the bulldozers have not done the idyllic very well. Hopefully no hotels in this 'local area' to be built.
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