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Border Crossing
Crossing from Nong Khai Thailand to Vientiane Laos |
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Laos Flag
It is still a strange feeling knowing one is crossing into one of the few remaining true communist countries. |
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Patouxai
(Arch of Victory)
Built in the 50's to commemorate cassualties of war. Believed to have been built with U.S. aid money earmarked for an airport runway. |
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That Louang
Said to be Laos most important religious building and it's national symbol. |
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A meeting of Laos and Burmese Government Officials. I am sure freedom was not a topic. |
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Luxury Hotel
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French Architecture Prevails
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Police Bikes
The police themselves refused to be photographed at a number of locations. This is at the Traffic Police Barracks. |
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The "Urgencies" Room
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Vientiane Hospital
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Day Market
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Laos Museum
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Presidential Palace
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Highway 13 North
The road from Vientiane to Luang Prabang |
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Pharmacy
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R.O.T.C. ??
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Typical Village Along the Way
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Still living in the past but with Satelite TV |
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It seemed like they were always bathing along the road and half naked. |
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Elementary School
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Boy and his goats
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Armed soldiers and civilians were a common site. |
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Khouang Si Waterfall
Luang Phrabang, Laos |
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Luang Phrabang
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New Guesthouse
Luang Phrabang |
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Nightly Market
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Ordinance Planters
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Mekong River
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Whiskey Village
On the Mekong. A haven for souveniers and Lao Whiskey, complete with snakes and scoropions. |
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Pak Ou Cave
Old Buddha's and other relics are brought here during relitions ceremonies. |
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Sunrise Feeding of the Monks
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Roadside Graves?
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Missing a turn here has serious consequences |
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