Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Group for Expats and people living and working in Vientiane Laos

It was (and is) successful in Vietnam, so I decided to start a Yahoo Group for Expats and people living and/or working in Vientiane, Laos. Anyone can join, just go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vientianeneighbors/ and Join the group. It's free, of course.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

workplace 3.0


workplace 3.0
Originally uploaded by thomaswanhoff
What I like so much in Laos is the sense for beautiful decoration and set up. Its a perfect mix between colonial style and traditional furniture, colors and patterns. and yes, it"s banana from my tree and the picture is made in my living room :-)

Thursday, June 3, 2010

my new car. a 1973 renault r4

its old simple and sooooo cute

breakfast and al jazeera on my ipad

Connection is not too bad to watch sometime Al Jazeera via internet on my iPad

What a service

Ok, it's only a week since I arrived in Laos, but I am surprised about the service here. You feel welcomed at the airport, immigration officers are smiling and helping you, there is a easy-to-understand-system with numbers for any step. When we went dining in town, the waitresses were not only dressed properly (for a waitress I mean), but also very attentive, with paying attention to every single detail. They ask you for more, but not every minute. They take your empty plate when you are finished, but not at the same moment you put the last bean in your mouth. They speak english.
The common dress is a so called sinh skirt, and its worn by many women, and it looks just great. It seems that I just like the culture and people of Laos so far.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

My first bananas


My first bananas
Originally uploaded by thomaswanhoff
We have some banana trees in the garden.. just have to wait until they turn more yellow

Breakfast at home


breakfast at home
Originally uploaded by thomaswanhoff
We moved in, but still wait for our stuff from Saigon..