MYLAOHOME HOTEL, LUANG PRABANG

Mylaohome Hotel is the hotel I would highly recommend if you are still searching for an accommodation in Luang Prabang. The price was very reasonable and I had nothing to complain at all.

The hotel staff were friendly and helpful, especially when we asked for directions or suggestions for places of interest. We were given a short briefing by looking at the large town map in the wall right after checking in.

The building was a typical Lao wooden traditional house. We had all our meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner, together outside the room at the veranda.

The room was spacious and I had the huge bed all to myself.

And there was a bathtub too installed in the bathroom.

I was very happy as the hotel provided universal power points in the room. For the first time, I did not have to use my travel adapter when I had to charge my camera or tablet.

There was also a small building which housed a comfortable mini library which should be an ideal place for people who need to work when they are in Luang Prabang. And for one thing, we had very good wi-fi throughout our stay there.

I would stay here again if I were to visit the city in the future.

OBSERVING THE ALMS GIVING CEREMONY, FOR THE SECOND TIME

7th DECEMBER 2016 ~ I had to go to the market early in the morning on the last day of my stay in Luang Prabang as I decided to bring some local fruits home. Then I saw the monks walking to collect their alms from people at the road side. I was excited as I could observe them closer compared to the first time.

Some rules to be observed while watching the alms giving ceremony are:

(1) Do not stand too close to the monks or the alms givers.

(2) Do not use flash lights when taking photos.

(3) Do not make any noise. This should be a religious event, not a party.

This time, I saw the monks putting a few of the alms they received into the bags of two children who were waiting for them by the road side. I wonder whether these kids came from a poor family (as they looked like siblings).

So that should wrap up my 4D3N trip to Luang Prabang. I am glad that I chose this town as my holiday destination with my two friends. Things slowed down for you here and it was a relaxing and stress-free getaway (minus the trekking and climbing part). I just hope things will remain the same there for many more years to come.

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THE BUILDINGS OVERLOOKING THE MEKONG RIVER

There were numerous buildings along the road, overlooking Mekong River in Luang Prabang. As Laos was once a French colony, the French influence in the local architecture is quite evident.

Most of the premises function as hotels or guest houses. I am not sure whether the price of the accommodation by the Mekong River is more expensive. The buildings look more stylish though.

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THE ANCIENT AND HISTORICAL WAT XIENG THONG

6th DECEMBER 2016 ~ Wat Xieng Thong,  which means "Monastery of the Golden City", is one of the most significant Buddhist temples Luang Prabang . It was built back in 1560 and is still standing strong and preserves the traditional architecture of the place - especially the three tiers low roofs.

As this is a prominent landmark of the town, one's visit would not be complete without stopping by at this place.

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