Daily Archives: August 24, 2009
We was ‘ere
The latest rather crazy looking route map we drew for where we’ve been so far. You will be able to find more updates and other exciting intrigues as we go on Jamie’s blog: www.getjeaous.com/doggo
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Day of the dead
We were lucky enough to be in Ventiane at the time of Boun Khao Padabdin – a festival of the dead, where the local people come to the temple to offer rice. I went there early in the morning to … Continue reading
Two wheels good: a day in Vientiane
The capital of the People’s Democratic Republic of Laos, Ventiane, is a charming city, thanks to the influence of late 19th century French colonial architeture, wide tree-lined avenues and views across the wide confluence of the magistic Mekong. A handful … Continue reading
Tales of two cities
It was the worst of times: 14 hours on a night bus with no reclining chair. But then again it was the best of times: those 14 hours were 14 hours away from Bangkok and into Laos. We were heading … Continue reading
Shopping frenzy
“Place where the riches of ages are sold – anything and everything a chap can unload.” Portabello Road (in Disney’s Bedknobs and Broomsticks) was desribed thus, but how much more appropriate a description for Chatachak Market, Bangkok: a market the … Continue reading
