After our tea, coffee, egg bagel and chocolate chip muffin, we were off doing some shopping. Kris and Ruthann did the most of the shopping. We want to show you some of the scenes from the downtown area.
This is the Morning Market which is being totally rebuilt. However, some of the old part is being preserved.
This is the remaining roof line of the old market. We continue to be amazed at the amount of construction that is occurring in the city.
Looking toward Patuxay
The Palace, home of the President.
One of the newest additions to downtown is exercise equipment. The area along the Mekong River is being completely revamped. Part of the reason for revamping is to control the river that has tended to flood during the rainy season.
Of course, we needed to try out the easy ones.
Here are some street scenes.
There are numerous temples in the city. The city is divided into districts and villages. All persons would have a temple that they relate to.
There are many street artists in the city.
This is the Cultural Hall. Andy has had his year end program in this building.
One of the modes of public transportation is the Jumbo. This is a 3 wheeled motorcycle with a bed built of the back. All Jumbo drivers do take a break. This driver had a hammock in the back of the Jumbo to take his siesta!
Fruit and vegetable vendors are plenty on the streets. And the basket vendors can also be seen.
This is the "Heavenly Fruit" stand.
How would anyone know which wire needs replacement if one isn't working?
One of Chet's favorite signs in Vientiane. This sign is at Swenson's, the first Western chain establishment in Vientiane.
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