Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Pictures of Laos

Riverboat ride down the Mekong River, Thai Border to Luang Probang

ROPE SWING!!! Unfortunately, Alyssa was unable to catch on camera the quadruple back flip Matt successfully completed immediately after the photo was taken. Sorry Matt.
Monks performing/receiving a morning ritual known as alms. Buddhists pay respect by placing food and such into the containers the monks carry with them.  Alyssa and Matt saw this all over South East Asia, but in Luang Probang it has become a bit of a tourist attraction.

Another beautiful sunrise.  Heading south to Vientiane; a legendary route among cycle tourists. 


I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride my bike!!!! I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride it where I like!!!    ~Freddy Mercury/Queen

Didn't think we'd have to wear warm clothes in SE Asia, especially while cycling.  Pedaling past one of the many small settlements consisting of thatched roof huts, on the side of the road.

Matt and Alyssa day two of cycling in Laos.

Ride from Luang Probang to Vientiane, day 2

Gross...hard to pee when that thing is watching you.

We can't get enough of these sunsets.  Vang Vieng, Laos

Route 8 ride. Sorry about the orientation...

Dead forest caused by damming in the area. But at least it makes a cool picture!

Sweet, huh?  If there is one thing Laos has is a lot of caves to explore.