-
Arc de Triom… oops, I mean Patuxai! Patuxai was built with US-purchased cement that was supposed to have been used for the construction of a new airport. Hence it’s sometimes called ‘the vertical runway’.
-
-
Xieng Khuan or Buddha Park, lies 24km south of Vientiane. It’s a small park full of bizarre concrete Buddhist and Hindu sculptures (humans, animals, demons, gods) designed by a yogi-priest who integrated Buddhism and Hinduism. I must say it’s not really my cup of tea.
-
This is probably my favourite within the park.
-
-
The best part of going to the park was finding the public bus that goes there and conversing with a Korean who basically spoke no English.
-
Entrance to the large pumpkin-shaped monument that has 3 levels – supposed to represent hell, earth and heaven.
-
COPE (Cooperative Orthotic & Prosthetic Enterprise) has an excellent visitor centre with interesting and informative exhibits about prosthetics and UXO that make them necessary. $75 can buy someone a prosthetic leg.
-
Vientiane might be short on sights, but not wine sellers!
-
Maeve (left) and Anne doing their Lao language homework at breakfast! Maeve is originally from Ireland. She is working with a Luxembourg aid agency. Anne is an ABC journalist who is currently on long service leave. It was very kind of them to have me for a few nights. Thanks for the contact, Lynne!
-
Enjoying some good Lao food with Anne and Maeve.
-
Follow
Following
Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
A Fish Called Wander 
Leave a Reply