Luang Prabang

From Waterfall

Luang Prabang is a beautiful small town with plenty of temples. AKA tourist trap. After our previous river adventure I was looking forward to something more than cafes, markets and Bhudda's footprint. It actually wasn't that bad. We relaxed, visited holy places, saw the Lao people's amazing craft/textile skills and I got some work done.

FYI: There are no to-go cups in Laos. If you get your drink for take away, you get it in a plastic bag with ice and a straw. Don't set it down!

A couple days later, tired of doing the same old, the tube crew headed for the waterfall. An hour tuk-tuk ride away, this natural masterpiece is situated at the base of a small mountain. I won't try and describe it because there is no way I could relay it's magnificence (check out the photo link.) The waterfall was quite a sight and hiking up the treacherous slick, water soaked trail to its midpoint was pretty fun/sketchy. But the best part of it all were the several swimming holes the water had formed on its way down the hillside.

Being a popular activity there, the pools were packed. (We ran into the Israeli couple there) The water was a little cool, but refreshing. There were also falls and trees to jump from. Although, they were a little lack luster after our river escapade. You could also purchase food and drink at the entrance of the park and bring it in with you. Tons of families, one of which we chatted with extensively. An american man and a Japanese woman. On holiday from Bangkok with their too sons. They were so taken by our charm that they invited us over to their place during our future stop over in Bangkok!