The French influence was clear in Vientiane, the capital of Laos

Paintings on the roof of the monument

Downtown Vientiane from the roof of the monument

Downtown Vientiane from the roof of the monument

Government offices in Vientiane from the roof of the monument

Downtown Vientiane from the roof of the monument

Old Wats like this were sprkinled all around Vientiane

Buddhist Temples in Vientiane

View of the Mekong River

Dinner along the Mekong River