This bright green river weed gets pounded flat and is then dried in the sun with tomatoes, garlic and sesame seeds to make khai paen. Learn more about Lao cuisine and markets.
While we were taking a break in the shade near the river, these girls started talking with us and shared their tamarind snacks with us. We asked if we could take their picture, but one was a bit shy in front of the camera and they preferred to play games with us! Read more about laid back Luang Prabang.
