Xieng Khuang: Phonsavan, Plain of Jars & Muang Khun
18th December 2004
 
  
misty lake
on the grasslands around the Jars are stumpy little flowers known as 'Baa' by the Hmong and 'dok waan' by the Lao; they are eaten by the local people... the stem is cooked in soup and the red buds are fried