Capitol City of Laos
We arrive in Vientiane along the shore of the Mekong River around 2 in the afternoon. They are doing a massive construction project on the river front and wonder what it is like in the evening when they set up barbecue stands with tables and chairs. We take a tuk tuk and find our place we stayed our last trip and decide we will sta because it is out of town in a neighborhood away from the tourist scene. Different owners but still a nice place and we enjoyed our time here.
We explore the city by foot to reacquaint ourselves and make our way to Sala Sunset, a small pub at the far north end of the city, on the Mekong River. We hope to see a lovely sunset but alas the pollution from the cooking fires is too great and the sun disappears before the horizon. We find the most lovely family restaurant on our way back to our guest house and enjoy a light dinner. We actually return to this restaurant the following two nights and are pleased to watch and get tips on making a few dishes we love. We will be ready to try them out when we return home!
Vientiane is like any other city and we do some of the touristy things. Our one grand adventure was to take the local bus #14 out to Buddha Park. The bus was packed out with people, many got off at the Friendship Bridge (Thai Lao border), and we were the last off at Buddha Park. This park was established in the 1950’s by a monk and has many different Buddha’s, Vishnu’s, Naga’s and many other eastern idols and symbols. Interesting! Although time and the elements have taken a toll on the statues.
~Karen~
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