Nice one FL ,, you got more balls than me mate ,, I only ever got in a long tail once on the Mekong ,, never again !
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Nice one FL ,, you got more balls than me mate ,, I only ever got in a long tail once on the Mekong ,, never again !
The island is Don Kho. Its north of Pakse. The temple is east of the the town that is east of the island. After docking at the rivers bank we walked through the town met some new friends and found our way to the temple. Along the way we stopped at a well pump at a French built school. No one was there as it was a holiday.
I swam in the river before. Just have to be careful as to what you step on. Stingrays and such.
Thanks for posting Fishlocker, looks like some beautiful scenery around those parts.
As I fondly recall - I do not believe there is a McD's in site of Pakse.
Nice Christmas pics and the reminder about what life is really about, Fish.
(Fried rice and beer for breakie :smileylaughing:...good on you Fish !)
Thanks for the photos, fishlocker. Nice pics and commentary as well. Happy New Year! :)
Nice pics. Got a route on google maps or something you can give us?
The Mekong flows from the north west at Pakse. Going north west along the bank you will come to the Island of Don Kho. The town of Ban Donkhoh is just north east of the island. Head north to the temple of Wat Chomphet (mabey Jomphet). If you make it this far be sure to get blessed by the Lady under the Buddah and dont scrimp on the donation. A blessing may go a long way.
If in Pakse just take 13 north. Its only a few miles north of the airport. Take the first left before the nothern bus terminal. Then the next right and you are there.
The Wat Phou adventure is a full day out of Pakse. That will be another thread though.
Travel safe, smart and often. Good luck.
https://teakdoor.com/Gallery/albums/u...l_DSC00023.JPGSorry about quality. Wat Jompet around the grounds.
https://teakdoor.com/Gallery/albums/u...35_%282%29.JPG Inside/ under Buddah.
https://teakdoor.com/Gallery/albums/u...38_%282%29.JPG I'm saving for a gopro.
https://teakdoor.com/Gallery/albums/u...l_DSC00040.JPGBeds adorned with gifts and money.
https://teakdoor.com/Gallery/albums/u...6/DSC00057.JPGSorry for the poor quality. It was a handy cam on pic mode. Never again! They were all I had of the temple thus poor quality vs no pics at all. That is my first attempt at a picture thread and some of the worst pics I have of Laos. So I can say with much confidence that any future threads will be much better. Lucky I had a Nikon cool pics along, just didn't use it at this sight for most of the pics. Seeing others threads has mad me more aware of what good photography is all about and I thank you all for that.