Motorbike repair shop

A typical street side scene in Vientiane and a typical business. It's easy to find  a small mechanic's shop for motor bikes and scooters,  like this one,  on most streets.

Temple Gate

The front gate to my favourite morning temple.  I love the colours and the mismatch of textures.

Temple at Dawn

One of the good things about our early morning bike rides is the changing dawn light.  It  gives this temple a gentle cream hue.

Back on the Mekong

The weather has been autumnal, lovely cool mornings and crisp evenings with gentle light on the Mekong.

Sunset

The sunsets this week have been stunning and vibrant.

The florist - Laos style

While not really a florist, these road side stalls do sell flowers. These marigold and jasmine floral offerings are sold to people for their spirit houses or to put in temples.  Business was very busy when I stopped to take photos with many people stopping off their scooters to choose a special arrangement.

Marigolds for Mailai

The blog is back for 2018 offering a floral garland- or mailai - for the New Year.