Dambulla Cave Temples, Sri Lanka
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February 9, 2008
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We arrived at the Dambulla Cave Temples in the late afternoon. Our driver, Aslam, introduced us to our guide, a
Luang Prabang, Laos
Cheryl
January 24, 2008
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About Luang Prabang Luang Prabang is a beautiful little city nominated as a UNESCO heritage site in 1995. Once this
Peacefulness Temple, Luang Prabang
Cheryl
January 21, 2008
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The Peacefulness Temple, or Pra Tard Kong, is a recently built temple just outside of town. It has become a
Wat Pa Khe & Wat Paphane
Cheryl
January 17, 2008
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Two small wats stand together in Luang Prabang. I only spent a short amount of time at each, in fact
Wat Tham Phousi, Luang Prabang
Cheryl
January 12, 2008
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Wat Tham Phousi is located on Mount Phousi. It is an unremarkable wat except for the tall cupola topped with
Royal Palace, Luang Prabang
Cheryl
January 7, 2008
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The Royal Palace was home to the royal family until 1975 when the communist Pathet Lao took over. The last
Wat Thakmo and Wat Aham, Luang Prabang
Cheryl
January 4, 2008
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These two wats are situated very close together and share the oldest archway in Luang Prabang. I show two pictures
Wat Nong Sikhunmuang, Luang Prabang
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January 3, 2008
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Wat Nong Sikhunmuang is located on Kounxoa Road, in the next block from Wat Sene. The roof colors are vibrant
Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham, Luang Prabang
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January 1, 2008
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Otherwise known simply as Wat Mai, this is a fairly large temple complex. The main temple is unusual in that
Wat Khili, Luang Prabang
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December 28, 2007
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Wat Khili is situated opposite Wat Xieng Thong and next door to Wat Si Boun Houang. The first picture in
Wat Si Boun Houang, Luang Prabang
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December 26, 2007
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While many of the wats in Luang Prabang were renovated in mid to late 20th century, this wat seems older
Wat Siri Moung Khoung, Luang Prabang
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December 25, 2007
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Built in the 18th century, this temple is located on Kuonxoa Road, which is right down the road from Wat
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