Travel Reference
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( 021-2311938; Th Sok Pa Luang)
Every Saturday from 4pm to 5.30pm, monks lead a ses-
sion of sitting and walking meditation. Both Lao and foreigners are welcome and there's
no charge. There's usually a translator for the question period after the meditation.
Lemongrass Yoga
YOGA
( 020 5887 2027;
www.lemongrassyoga.com
;
per 90-min class 70,000K; 6.30-8pm Thu,
noon-1.30pm Sun)
Shelley has been practising for 15 years and teaches hatha yoga one-to-
one, or in small groups. The yoga house (number six) is located in the middle of a
soi
(lane) just off of Th Boulichanh in Dongphalan Thong Village. The nearest land mark is
Vieng Vang tower, a six-storey business tower which marks the entrance to the
soi,
and is
between the Thai consulate and Ton Lam restaurant on Th Boulichanh.
Swimming
There are several places in Vientiane where you can take a cooling dip. You could try
day pass costs 45,000K. Several hotels welcome nonguests, including the beautiful
Settha
www.laoplazahotel.com
;
63 Th Samsenthai)
, which is a fair size and also has plenty of loungers
(which will set you back 120,000K).
Courses
Villa Lao
( 021-242292;
www.villa-lao-guesthouse.com
; off Th Nong Douang; half-day class 150,000K)
As well
as being a guesthouse, Villa Lao offers cooking courses at 9am and 2pm by appointment,
involving a trip to the market, preparation of three dishes of your choice, and sampling
your creations. The price is per class, so the more people involved the cheaper it will be
per person, but to give you an idea it should cost around 150,000K per person.
COOKING COURSE
Tours
Vientiane By Cycle
CYCLING TOUR
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