My first cup of American style coffee in Laos. Wonderful here in the little French cafe across from the Mixay Wat. A very creative place with photos of weaving process and Laos cultural scenes in innovative scenes.
Today is Wat day and for me a return to the Talat Sao market. I am getting to know this place a little. Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan is one of the most important in Laos. Originally built in 16th C by King Setthathirat and is said to be built on site used for religious purpose as car back as 3rd C. Destroyed and rebuilt in 20th C. Now monks come from all o er Laos to study Buddha's teachings. Famous for wooden facade near the 5.8 meter bronze Buddha, a masterpiece of Lao carving. Spoke with a monk who explained the 450 year celebration of the founding of Vientiane.
Next we visited the Mixay temple, simpler in syle and condition. Had another conversation with a 20 year old Monk from the south of Laos. He appreciates the opportunity to get an education in the Wat.
Tomorrow we leave for the north of Laos , Luang Nam Tha, a small village with many ethnic groups living near including Hmong, Akha, Mien, Samtao, Thai Daeng,Thai Lu, ThaiNuea, Thai L
Khao, Thai Kal, Khamu, Lamet, Lao Loum, Shan and Yunnanese.
Lunch of apple and carrot salad, fish curry was at Cinnamon restaurant. Owned by a Sri Lanka and Danish couple.
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