Vientiane, Nong Khai pics

**DaveP** · 30th April 2011 01:24

Went up north to Nong Khai and Vientiane for about a week before Songkran. Here are a couple photo albums, taken with my original iPhone:

Nong Khai, Vientiane
MobileMe Gallery

Vientiane Dining:
MobileMe Gallery

--DP

**Mr Pants** · 30th April 2011 01:30

Nice pics Dave. I was a big fan of the Mexican place by the river in Vientiane. Good food at very reasonable prices

**DaveP** · 30th April 2011 09:35

Originally Posted by Mr Pants

the Mexican place by the river in Vientiane.

Speaking of that, I went in there one night and ordered crepe for dessert, as I'd eaten elsewhere. I have a thing about hip-hop, rap, techno, etc. Well, when I sat down, they had something reasonable on the large sound system. But after I ordered, on came so hip-hop garbage. I asked if they could put on something different: Same as here is LOS, the guy acted as if it were completely impossible to change anything on their music system. So I left.
Oh, was interesting that there was a sprinkling of (none too attractive, but friendly) ladies sitting around offering you to share their table.
Obviously a popular place, but music is too important to me to be barraged with (what I feel is) crapola. Thankfully, there were other places that had better dining atmospheres.

**NET** · 30th April 2011 15:31

Nice pics. I like Vientiane and Laos in general. Want to retire there one day.

I was just there last week. Here are a few more pics....bit of a ceremony with the family and a night out with the wife's friends.

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damm...cant post pics...not sure why

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**Anna Key** · 30th April 2011 15:32

Good photos. Brought back some memories. I remember the last - and only time - I was in Vientiane was to get my Imm 'B'. It was around this time of year and it was great to be a bit cooler. Also, I'm a sucker for all that left over French influence.

**NET** · 30th April 2011 15:45

**pathumseb** · 30th April 2011 16:12

Great pics!
Vientiane is without doubt one of my favorite cities in the world. These photos are making me think about a return trip on the long weekend...

**NET** · 30th April 2011 16:25

How do I post pics that I have on my computer?

**Mr Pants** · 30th April 2011 16:47

You have to upload your pictures to an images hosting site and then post links here.

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Originally Posted by DaveP

But after I ordered, on came so hip-hop garbage. I asked if they could put on something different: Same as here is LOS, the guy acted as if it were completely impossible to change anything on their music system. So I left.

Ah those fussy restaurant DJs. Amazing how many businesses here have no idea about customer service.