Friday, July 06, 2007

Luang Pra-bangers

Luang Prabang, northern Laos
I didn't want to leave you in dreadful suspense and nor did I want the last picture I posted here to be of a loo, so you'll be glad to know that I have regained complete control of...well, me I guess. Back to feeling tippety top, in fine fettle and firing on all two cylinders once again. Many thanks for all the messages of sympathy and get well notes, bottles of Lucozade and bunches of grapes that came flooding in. I was truly underwhelmed! 'Aaannnxxx.

So I have wove/wended/weven (whatever) my way to Luang Prabang further north in Laos and a more delightful spot I couldn't imagine outside of Bromsgrove. It's a World Heritage listed 'city' (yeah, market town size) dozing on the banks of the Mekong River. All sleepy, green and picturesque with intriguing alley ways, vibrant markets and even a breeze that doesn't feel like you've just opened an oven door. Could it get any better? Actually, yes it could, and it does. Luang Prabang is famous for its sausages and having sampled them, deservedly so. Never thought I'd be in Laos eating medal winning bangers and having a genuine ethnic meal, but there you go. Right, it's that time once again to make a spirited attempt to annihilate LBP's sausage stock. Let's GO!




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