Traveling in Southeast Asia


Friday, 24 February 2023 - Traveled by air from Chiang Rai to Bangkok and then onward to Luang Prabang, Laos; upon arrival met our local guide, checked into the hotel, visited the town center for the nightly market with textiles and handicrafts, observed the Royal Palace temple of Haw Pha Bang at sunset, and enjoyed a French dinner at L'Elephant.

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We then took a hotel van to the center of town where there is a nightly market.
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Textiles for sale in the night market.
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A woman bargaining for a piece of cloth.
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The Royal Palace temple of Haw Pha Bang in the setting sun. We will visit this on tour tomorrow.
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At sunset a pretty building which is looking out across the road to the Mekong River.
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Vendor Virginia Ann worked with to purchase several small coasters.

We had a great dinner at L'Elephant - a French restaurant.


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