Onwards to Laos (Qype does London)

Onwards to Laos
Qype does London, December 3rd 2009

Much of Lao history is heartbreaking. Despite being a mountainous and vastly rural backwater of merely a few million people, Laos holds the sad record of being the most heavily bombed country in the world. What’s heart warming though is the Lao folks’ sense of resolve and how they welcome visitors with the kindest smiles that I personally have ever seen. For all the hardship and hazards, there’s a contentment there that’s alluring.  Perhaps, it’s the iridescent sunsets on the Mekong? Or maybe the homey and potentially super spicy food (I think I now prefer Lao food to Thai!)?

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Onwards to Laos