Friday, 12 February 2016
Thursday, 11 February 2016
Its not that cold
Like this dog I have been wearing an extra layer in the mornings as its cool. Not really cold enough for this dog (and others around town) to be in a jacket.
However, I am happy to be able to wear a cardigan or vest and a scarf to work in the mornings.
The recent cold snap was difficult for people as they are not equipped for the cold.
The paper today showed people in the north receiving donated warm clothing. It also listed livestock killed by the cold snap. The list included 1400 head of cattle, 473 buffalo and 1,600 kg of frogs!
Wednesday, 10 February 2016
Tuesday, 9 February 2016
OHS in the Dye Factory
These are the workers in the dye factory we stopped at on Saturday. They were lovely people, welcoming and happy for me to take photos and look inside the pots.
Obvious no OHS rules as one fellow was wearing thongs and the other was smoking and wearing shorts with his gumboots - safe working conditions as you move around fires and boiling solutions.
Monday, 8 February 2016
Chinese New Year
Rockets and fireworks can be heard outside as the locals begin celebrating Chinese New Year. Lanterns are strung around town, and school.
China is a huge presence in Vientiane and Laos - the economy (what there is of it) is driven by Chinese investment.
Across the road from my apartment Chinese investors - using Chinese workers- are building the "World Trade Centre". Construction has stopped as workers go home for New Year with their families, but the lantern is still there - slightly obstructing the Laos flag.
Sunday, 7 February 2016
Silk Rainbow
These skeins of colorful silk thread drying on racks caught my eye as I cycled a dusty and bumpy road this morning. So I stopped to take some photos and explore. The rainbow colors of the hanks were beautiful, colorful and simple.
Saturday, 6 February 2016
Rice on a Bike
Loaded up with rice on her scooter, this lady prepares to take off on her scooter. Hope she doesn't have to go too far.
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