Laos People

One of the reasons I love Laos so much has to be the people. I have never seen such happy, playful kids while the adults are laid back and their picturesque, colourful lives continue despite the growing presence of tourists. Bargaining is fun and even when someone is trying to sell you something it is more of a game, compared to countries where the desperation for the dollar shines through.

In villages, and by the riverside I came across people and scenes that touched my heart. What a beautiful, authentic country! And by authentic I mean... not packaged according to what people think tourists want to see!

We saw children a lot younger than this with babies on their backs

Monks collect alms in Luang Prabang

School is out in Luang Prabang

Fisherman in the Mekong, Vang Vieng

Puppies and children - the world over!

 Vang Vieng

Bath time in Laos, a river affair

Luang Prabang

It's my chicken!!!

And away...

 Washing clothes in the Mekong

Sabadeeeee - high five!!!

Seriously - you wanna buy my rat!!

Children outside Xiang Men temple, Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang

See-saw!

 

 

 My bike is big enough for me

Enjoying the Winter years

 Bath time for little girls

oooh not the hair!

And Rinse!

 

 

Laughter - beyond language barriers!

Look at the puppy in the basket