Kuang Si Waterfalls, Luang Prabang

Hiking up to the very top of these falls was quite a feat.  We also got to swim and swing from the rope swing into the refreshing pools at the bottom.  The coolest part was when a group of monks came along, and began playing in the water in their full robes.

Wandering the Streets of Luang Prabang and viewing the dozens of temples

Lunch at Tamarind with our Fingers, Luang Prabang

Although normally a meal wouldn't go under "what we did", this was an exception since it was a whole new dining experience.  The entire meal was consumed with our bare fingers -- didn't even have utensils put out.  It was really fun kneading rice balls and scooping up the delicious food.

Shopping Spree

Okay, buying two tank tops wasn't exactly a shopping spree, but we literally combed the town to find just the right ones for me.  I guess I can be a little picky.  Jason picked up a shirt also!

Climbing Phou Si Hill and realeasing our "Love Birds"

This hill in the center of Luang Prabang is a great place to get a 360 view of the entire area.  We got convinced to buy some birds, which we wee supposed to release at the top.  We made our own meaning for what they symbolized -- our love for each other. 

Patuxai (Victory Gate)

A local rendition of Paris' Arc de Triomphe. Besides the elaborate Buddhist embellishment, it differs from the original in having four gates instead of two and being just a bit higher (to spite the French). Reasonably impressive from afar, a surprisingly frank English sign inside the monument labels it a "monster of concrete" when seen up close - and the concrete in question was donated by the US, although it was supposed to go towards a new airport instead. The monument itself aside, the palm tree-lined park around it complete with fountains is quite pleasant, and you can climb up to the 7th story (stairs only) for a view of downtown Vientiane.

Pha That Luang, Vientaine

Th That Luang (2 km east from Patuxai). The national symbol and most important religious monument, That Luang is a three-layered gilded stupa that bears more than little resemblance to a missile silo. The current version dates from 1566, although it has been ransacked and renovated numerous times since then. Closed Mondays.

Kualau Restaurant Show, Ventiane

We unexpectedly were greeted by this traditional Laotian show of music and dancing while dining here.  I really liked the beats, although I think Jason probably could have done without the whole evening as the food was terrible here!