Lao Word of the Day: Giblets, Innards

Two of My Fave Book Stores in Vientiane

Although I visited 12 or 13 book sellers and book stores in Vientiane this past December 2013, these 2 following book stores are my favourites and have been around for what seems like ages.  What I know for certain is that they've been around for at least 10 years because that's how long I've known them for.

Admittedly, bookstores are rarely super busy in Laos.  Often times I'd be the only one browsing for books or perhaps with just 1 or 2 other patrons doing the same.  And usually you can have a friendly conversation with the owner or salesperson or other fellow bookworms looking to buy books.  Tip:  A nice conversation makes the negotiation later a lot easier when you're ready to buy.

Glittery, Shimmer and Twinkle - My Glowing Temple Rehashed

I know I've posted this picture before but what's different now is that it's made into an animated gif with some shimmer to it.  Enjoy.

Lao Word of the Day: A Shark

Encyclopedia of Lao Astrology

Title:  12 ​ຣາ​ສີ​ຕຳ​ນານ​ເຈັດ​ຄຳ​ພີລວມ​ຂອງ​ດີ​ມາ​ແຕ່​ຮານ​ນະ​ການ / seepsong lasee - dtumnan jaet kumpee luam kong deema dtae bulan nagan
By:  Douangsay Luangpaseu
Publisher, Year:  Luangphasy Printing, 2012

Shower Me This

Being a Lao person, it's always funny to receive the occasional gift that supposedly has some element of Laoness to them.  Obviously the person who gave it went through some deep thinking to search out a Lao product which is very thoughtful.

BeerLao 2014 Calendar - Ms. March/April