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Vientiane is just a small, quiet town with chickens walking in the street, some motos and the occasional car (most of which seem to belong to foreign relief workers). It's quiet, relaxing and charming.
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Reading by the fountain at the square in the city centre; strolling by the Mekong; That Luang.
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The Scandinavian Bakery... I know it sounds horrible, but after two months on rice and grease...let's just say plain bread and cheese has never tasted so delicious. Even had a month old Swedish newspapers ;-) The That Luang is beautiful. But Vientiane isn't mainly a place for the great attractions. Looks a little unappealing at first, but give it a few days.
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According to the various guide-bibles these are few. That Luang - national symbol - is huge, golden and impressive. Quite nice. Saw some other thats and wats, but didn't really take notice of which.
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We were tired of moving around and stayed put at the first place we got to; Lao International GH, $6 for a double with cold shower, bad value for money. But there are plenty of guesthouses in the centre, most in the $3-10 range.
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I doubt it.
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Some along the riverside.
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Plenty. Above mentioned Scandinavian bakery, some rather posh Italian place right besides it was good, mainly ate from street stalls rest of the time. Excellent fresh pineapple.
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The markets are amusing, especially the covered one. Everything from traditional carvings to bin Laden t-shirts.
And green soda in plastic bags can be tasty...
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Published on Tuesday September 3th, 2002
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