Nothing on tap today, which is just fine. Beth woke up early (she's really going octagenrian on us with her sleep and awake times) and got us some baguettes, cheese, yogurt and peanut butter - it was well received. Of any meal that we miss having at home, it's breakfast - hands down. The Tyndalls are big breakfast fans, and getting some nice whole wheat bread, coffee with milk (for Beth) and peanut butter has been sorely missed. Hell, throw in a Venti Skim No Foam Chai and now we'd have us some breakfast. Well, no Starbucks in Laos, but today we had a pretty good breakfast - thanks for getting up early Grannie!
Late morning, we took a different route to town, this time along the side of the bicycle and scooter only bridge.
We walked around town checking out some of the more famous "Wats" or Buddhist temples. In general, they are beautifully kept here, with lush, well manicured gardens and grounds.
For the main temple in town, the girls had to cover up a bit out of respect for the temple.
This little city has some really nice views. Here, at the confluence of the smaller Nam Khan river and the mighty Mekong River.
We had a really nice lunch. I had the nicest Pho Bo I'd had since our second trip to Hanoi - I actually miss the Vietnamese food more than I thought I would. It seems like this town is chalk full of nice restaurants at fairly reasonable prices (though in general more expensive than smaller towns). I would really compare Luang Prabang to Hoi An in Vietnam - really relaxed, picturesque with a ton to see and do.
In the afternoon, the Bickersons were up to their old tricks, running a spa in their bedroom. After that, Abby prepared a really nice pasta dinner (with menu and all!) and we finished the night off with a few dozen rounds of cards.
Tomorrow morning we do our rice farming experience, so we are looking forward to learning about, and hopefully eating, our favourite grain!
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