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A moment lost...

            Laos has remained virtually unchanged for half a century.  Rich in history and culture, Laos and its peoples, more than 47 ethnic groups, harmonize life to ancient rhythms and traditions that evoke timeless Asia. Although the trappings of the modern world are becoming increasingly visible, Laos remains the least developed country in Southeast Asia. A country where experienced travelers will appreciate breathtaking scenery and ofcourse the friendly people. 

It took us about 6 ½ hours for the approximately 230 km bus trip from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang. The scenery was very good, Limestone mountains jutting sharply above the flat river valleys. The scenery got even better the further north we went, rolling high hills and scattered farms and villages. This snapshot was taken from our bus window on our way to the capitol of north central Laos. A crop of the original photo below. She seems lost for a moment.

Laos is een prachtig land met ongerepte natuur, exotische dieren en vriendelijke mensen. Het land is een arm land, met nog onbedorven wildernis en een bevolking van 5,5 miljoen mensen. In Laos zijn zo'n twintig natuurgebieden die door de overheid zijn aangewezen als National Protected Area. Door deze bescherming wordt het unieke landschap en de flora en fauna zoveel mogelijk behouden De gebieden bestaan uit tropische regenwouden, kalkstenen rotsformaties, inheemse flora en fauna en andere wildlife. Zeker voor de avontuurlijke reiziger herbergt dit land een grote hoeveelheid aan onontdekte natuurschatten, vriendelijke mensen en een gevoel dat veel nog ' puur' is.

Taken in: Laos / Louangphabang (show map)

Taken on: July 30, 2008

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Laos

A moment lost

Waiting for the bus

Market

Bus trip

From Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang

Capitol of North Loas

Scattered farms and villages

Rolling high hills

Ethnic groups in Laos

A girl lost in a moment

Bamboo in basket

Having a rest

Laos family

Rich in history and culture

Timeless Laos

Bus stop

Sad and beautiful

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