Tucked in the jungle is Kuangsi Waterfalls, a 3-tiered waterfall located 18 miles south of Luang Prabang. It is known for its milky turquoise color and its tranquil setting.

We got up by 5:00 AM to watch the monks collecting alms early in the morning around the Wat Xieng Thong Temple.

Along the Mekong River, we stopped at a sea weed village where they make a local snack called Kaipen (fried Seaweed). It is made with a freshwater algae harvested from the Mekong River, rinsed, then pressed into a paper-thin sheet and seasoned with garlic, sesame seed, and sometimes prosciutto.

There are some 33 Buddhist temples in Laos. One special place is a sculpture park with over two hundred statues of Buddha in different postures called Buddha Park. It is also referred to as Wat Xieng Khuan, and is located 25 km southeast from Vientiane, the capital of Laos. The garden not only has Buddha but also Hindu gods, and worth a visit.