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About the papaya tree

Do you remember the papaya tree in front of my window? It is bearing the first fruits. And it is growing. Growing towards new heights, not far out of reach anymore. Soon I may harvest a fruity breakfast…in case the papayas are not grabbed before for the delicious and spicy papaya salad called “Dam MakContinue reading “About the papaya tree”

First impressions from Pakse – Southern Laos

Since a week I am in Pakse, a small town in Southern Laos. It’s a warm place. The thermometer reaches 35°. It’s summer, dry season. In the morning and evenings a wonderful wind blows some refreshing air over the roofs of the town. It’s located between the Mekong and the Sedone river. Green hills decorateContinue reading “First impressions from Pakse – Southern Laos”