I had my first adventure in Vientiane today! My roommate and I decided to do some walking and we ran into one of Laos' most well known monument. The That Luang or the Great Stupa is a national symbol and found on Lao money and many Lao brochures. It is surrounded by high fences and contains two large, beautiful temples. Read more about the Great Stupa here.
The Lao style architecture is SO beautiful. There are lots of colors, gold leaf tints, and many detailed paintings of people or animals.
I had the best adventure ever! I can't wiat to see the other Lao monuments.