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The charms of Champasak
Southern Laos might not be as popular as the north, but it boasts many historical sites as well as places of natural beauty, including the largest falls in Southeast Asia
The noise of children shouting really caught my attention. When I looked out from our hotel boat cruising along the middle of the Mekong in Champasak province in southern Laos, many children along the river banks waved at us. Some also ran after the 33-metre-long Vat Phou boat and yelled things like "'bye bye" and "woo hoo".
The Mekong is a major source of food in Laos.
At one village after another along the banks of this mighty river, the greeting voices of kids accompanied the noise of longtail boats that fishermen ride to catch fish all day and night.
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About the author
- Writer: Karnjana Karnjanatawe
- Position: Reporter
