I can barely remember myself as I stepped off the plane in September 2013 and arrived in SouthEast Asia. I hope with this post to communicate a few of the important changes in my understanding to you. Perhaps the seed… Read More ›
Luang Prabang
Sewing machines and the weaving village
One of the great things about hanging around Luang Prabang for a while is being able to get to know some of the special expats who live here. We had just such an opportunity our first week back in Luang… Read More ›
Leaving Luang Prabang
Our Laos VISAs have been extended again but we have less than 30 days left before we must be across the Cambodian border. We are leaving Luang Prabang and heading south. We left the Phongsali a few weeks ago and… Read More ›
Now we are Hmong them
We were fortunate to be in Luang Prabang in the beginning of December when a Hmong festival happened in a nearby town. As we arrived at the festival we noticed many local people arriving in Songtheaw and dressed in vivid… Read More ›
Now this seems familiar – Nong Khiaw
After 3 weeks we finally have left Luang Prabang. Our extra time there was good and we have met new friends. We enjoyed the sense of familiarity with the town; we started to know where everything was and when we… Read More ›
Festival, Friend, and Food in Luang Prabang
They say that you always stay longer then you plan to in Luang Prabang. Michel and I originally planned to stay for 3 days and now, a week later, we don’t know when we will leave. We arrived in Luang… Read More ›