Visited Sisket Temple (Museum) in Vientiane
Sisket Temple has thousands of miniature Buddhas
We visited the HoPhrakeo Temple which housed the original Emerald Buddha until it was stolen in battle with Thailand
Thai Lang Stupa which is said to have some if the ashes of Buddha brought from India
Monument of female gods (?) that drew water from the earth thru their hair to create a water moat to protect Buddha
Visited Patuxay Monument - Victory Gate in Vientiane, built to commemorate the Lao soldiers, fallen heroes, and all who fought for Lao independence
Ceiling inside the arch inspired by the Taj Mahal of India
Lotus shaped street lights
In the evening we strolled to get our last views of the Mekong River
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