Whenever I go to Laos, a must visit place is Ban Keun. It is where my mother’s family is from and a place that I spent my early childhood being taken care of by my great-grandparents during summer time. This year’s trip is different because all the elders have passed away since the last time I was in Laos in 2008. My Great Aunt-in-law is the only oldest living person in our family now.

rice paddy in Laos

rice paddy in Laos

ban keun road

melon stall

bankeun melons

bankeun melons

rice paddy in Laos

rice paddy in Laos

rice paddy in Laos

rice paddy in Laos

rice paddy in Laos

rice paddy in Laos

rice paddy in Laos

We made a couple of stops along the way to buy fruits to take to the relatives. You should never visit anyone in Laos empty handed.