Tuesday 13 October 2020

Hemantha Kalam - 84 'Da Uber im Laos'

This blog now forms part of a book titled "Lesser Trodden Laos" available as e-book and also in print form at https://www.amazon.in/dp/B09FGJDXKZ/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Lesser+Trodden+Laos&qid=1630747625&s=digital-text&sr=1-1 

 

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Until again, sok dee (Good bye)!

 

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Hemantha Kumar Pamarthy

Chennai, India

 



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12 comments:

  1. Sangeeta Naik13 October 2020 at 01:30

    Nice post.enjoyed the photographs.

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    1. Hemantha Kumar Pamarthy13 October 2020 at 08:42

      Thank you so much dear Sangeeta ji!

      Best wishes and warm regards
      Hemantha Kumar Pamarthy

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  2. Janki Sundar13 October 2020 at 02:03

    Well narrated with nice pictures! Interesting travel story , gave a descriptive account about the place and people!

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    1. Hemantha Kumar Pamarthy13 October 2020 at 08:43

      Thank you so much for your indulgence and so kindly for your encouraging words.
      Thank you also for bringing it to the attention of other group members of Chrysanthemum.

      Kind of you, indeed!

      Best wishes and warm regards
      Hemantha Kumar Pamarthy

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  3. Roshan Moorthy13 October 2020 at 04:31

    Very nicely written good and relevant photos. Lots of new experience especially the rocket launch for bringing good rains.

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    1. Hemantha Kumar Pamarthy13 October 2020 at 08:44

      Thank you dear Roshan Moorthy.

      Happy to note that you liked the blog.

      Best wishes and warm regards
      Hemantha Kumar Pamarthy

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  4. Savithri14 October 2020 at 01:25

    As always great pictures Hemanth! The guest house and the Buddha are the best though. The short legged goat, the water mill, the rocket festival were all great bits to read. That Mekong has Myanmar on one side and Laos PDR on the other is another interesting info. The story about the gold in the water is truly unbelievable but it’s the story of the land. Your writing helps us understand the culture and habits of the place. Enjoyed reading it! Waiting for the next one!

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    1. Hemantha Kumar Pamarthy14 October 2020 at 09:02

      Thank you Savithri.

      I think so far I have written nine episodes of my Lao experiences and I am coming to the end. Maybe in two or three episodes this series would draw to a close.

      Thank you for following regularly.
      Much appreciated and much obliged!

      Best wishes and warm regards
      Hemantha Kumar Pamarthy

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  5. Maya14 October 2020 at 06:35

    Very interesting read with beautiful, relevant pics. Rocket festival sounds interesting! Petanque reminds of our goli .. in metal 😊

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    1. Hemantha Kumar Pamarthy14 October 2020 at 09:04

      Yes Maya.

      Now that you mention I think Petanque (Boules in France) is a game similar to that played with Golis (Marbles) in Tamil Nadu. And I remember that I was good at that too! :-)

      Thank you for reminding of my childhood a bit.

      Thank you for your time, indulgence and kind thoughts.
      Much appreciated and much obliged!

      Best wishes and warm regards
      Hemantha Kumar Pamarthy

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  6. Unknown29 October 2020 at 08:00

    Hemanta, you have an eye for detail, the true hallmark of a travel writer.

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    1. Hemantha Kumar Pamarthy29 October 2020 at 23:02

      Thank you dear Mr. Percy Aaron.

      I am a photographer first and so generally keep my eyes opened! :-)

      Best wishes and warm regards
      Hemantha Kumar Pamarthy

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