So Why Did They Put an "s" on the End????

Greetings from Laos...that's pronounced "Lao." The "s" is silent. This used to be a French colony. I'm assuming they had something to do with it! :) The photo on the left is the view of the Mekong River at sunset from my Guest House.

Laos is simply delightful! It's less spoiled and less touristy than Thailand, and Luang Prabang, where I've been hanging out is an adorable little city oozing with charm. The entire city is a UNESCO World Heritage site for its splendid display of East meets West - French colonial buildings line the main drag with quaint sidewalk cafes serving the best Asian cuisine (or a baguette w/ brie, if you wish!), then just off this same drag, you'll also find stunningly detailed Buddhist temples or Wats that are cared for daily by the faithful monks who roam about the town in their signature bright orange robes. And the location for the city couldn't be more majestic, as it sits along the banks of the mighty Mekong River. For anyone considering a trip to SE Asia, Laos is not to be overlooked!

My first day in Luang Prabang, I enjoyed a luxurious spa adventure (so much nicer than a Thai massage, which is really just a lot of uncomfortable poking at various muscles here & there!). I've also taken in a good bit of shopping in the chi-chi boutiques (I need to find a FedEx, but no such luck in these remote parts - this town doesn't even have a single ATM!). Another day I took a boat ride up the Mekong to some caves that were discovered in the 1860s with hundreds of Buddhas hidden inside. No one knows the history. And earlier today I took a ride out to a beautiful cascading waterfall with aquamarine swimming pools.

Living it up in Laos & loving every minute of it -- wish you were here!

xoxo,

Mere

P.S. - I walk by this empty yellow house everytime I go between my guest house & the main street with all the shops & restaurants. I want to buy it, turn it into a Guest House and move here - will you visit??? Ha! :)