Comments on: Lao Fishermen On The Mekong

By: Top Travel Stories of 2009 | Enduring Wanderlust

Top Travel Stories of 2009 | Enduring Wanderlust — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:23:41 +0000

[...] 10a. Lao Fishermen On The Mekong [...]

By: michelle staley

michelle staley — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:40:15 +0000

what a peaceful place the Vietnamese people are such proud friendly people, thankyou for the great pics

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By: Jill T

Jill T — Fri, 01 May 2009 03:25:14 +0000

Great photos. Amazing that people still fish in that manner. Says a lot about the different cultures around the world.

By: Gennaro

Gennaro — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:48:22 +0000

@Giovanna Garcia

It’s amazing how little has changed for them over the years. Something nice about that.

By: Giovanna Garcia

Giovanna Garcia — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:23:01 +0000

Hi Gennaro

This photos are amazing. You photos of the fishermen looks like time have stand still for them. I have seen fisherman photo form 30, 40 years ago and they looked just like this.
Thank you for taking all of us with you on your journey.

Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action

By: Gennaro

Gennaro — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:25:57 +0000

@Andy

It was a lot of fun to watch. Though a little slow in developing.

By: Andy

Andy — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:18:24 +0000

Wow really cool series. I have never seen fishing done like this. Looks like alot of work. Great shots!

By: Gennaro

Gennaro — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 06:00:11 +0000

@RennyBA

One of the fun things about travel is seeing the different ways in which people do things. Enjoy.

By: RennyBA

RennyBA — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:18:54 +0000

Living in Norway, of course I love fish and fishing. This is totally different way of doing it and very exotic to me. A very interesting read and great pics – thanks for sharing!

Happy Easter.

By: Gennaro

Gennaro — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:03:22 +0000

@Dominique

Really interesting to watch them. Chatted a bit too. Nice guys.

By: Dominique

Dominique — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:42:24 +0000

I love how you tell the fishers’ story through this progression of photos. Great work…thanks for sharing.

By: Gennaro

Gennaro — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:15:32 +0000

@Carrie

I agree the pace is completely different. It’s like stepping into another era.

@Sire

That’s an interesting point. It may be both. Most people there are lean. It’s a relatively poor nation and I image the calorie intake is low.

@Nadia

Thanks. It is peaceful. Nice place to either relax or do outdoor activities.

By: Nadia-Happy Lotus

Nadia-Happy Lotus — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:22:30 +0000

Hi Gennaro,

I love the pictures that you took. It looks so peaceful. Excellent job!

By: Sire

Sire — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:21:11 +0000

The water looks a little muddy doesn’t it? As for the fisherman, they are really lean and you have to wander if it’s because of all the hard work or because they just don’t catch enough to eat.

By: Carrie

Carrie — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 01:33:13 +0000

Hi Gennaro,
Great photographs. Talk about being in the right place at the right time! For me, Laos stands out in the top three for all my travels. Life runs at a totally different pace there, and I’d love to go back. I can’t remember ever feeling so relaxed or carefree as I did in Laos.

By: Gennaro

Gennaro — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 15:55:29 +0000

@Angela K. Nickerson

It’s amazing how essential the Mekong is to a host of countries in Asia. Cambodia is even more dependent upon it than Laos.

@Tarheel Rambler

Thanks. One of the fun parts of visiting other sites is seeing the fascinating places that people come up with. Add that to the different experiences people have visiting the same places. Great stuff.

By: Gennaro

Gennaro — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 15:52:57 +0000

@Ashley

They definitely get their exercise.

@Amazing Grace

Thanks and funny comparison.

@Aileni

Much of Laos feels that way. And this is in a city.

By: Tarheel Rambler

Tarheel Rambler — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 14:28:21 +0000

Thank you for sharing these wonderful images as part of this week’s Sunday Scenery. I love the chance to explore different parts of the world through this meme and visit places I will probably not have the chance to visit in person.

By: Angela K. Nickerson

Angela K. Nickerson — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 06:48:30 +0000

I just watched a fascinating documentary about the Mekong River (on the National Geographic Channel, I think). Your photos are wonderful. Thanks!