tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post6583755064386782249..comments2024-11-21T22:58:07.210-08:00Diane Dorrans Saekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02259292681678952448[email protected]Blogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-84299872101733664532013-12-24T21:45:14.825-08:002013-12-24T21:45:14.825-08:00SALLY-<br /><br /><br />Thank you so much for your kind comment. I appreciate it very much.<br /><br />As you can see, I was very inspired by this recent trip to Laos. It&#39;s a communist country, one-party rule, authoritarian, but it is also Buddhist--and that makes all the difference. It was also a French colony.<br />All of these elements--and the beautiful setting and lovely Lao people--made a magical and peaceful experience.<br />I highly recommend it. Be sure to note my points about going in &#39;low&#39; seasons. My days were quiet, tranquil--thanks to the &#39;rainy season&#39; which kept groups and tourists away. I note also that many travelers see Luang Prabang as a jumping off point to go hiking or adventuring in the jungle. Some go to explore elephant camps. I applaud their sense of adventure. I took an afternoon cruise up the MEKONG RIVER…which was much more beautiful and dramatic than I imagines. Truly, every day was a discovery.<br />I hope you go there! Travel well.<br />best DIANEDiane Dorrans Saekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02259292681678952448[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-53829486028554396122013-12-24T20:34:44.431-08:002013-12-24T20:34:44.431-08:00Ms Saeks,<br /><br /> I always enjoy your posts but these posts on Luang Prabang are, for me, some of your best. Thank you so very much on introducing me to this part of the world. SALLYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07464688310762749078[email protected]