Do you ever look down when you walk? You can’t help it in Luang Prabang because it’s like walking on a carpet of flowers. This post is a change-up from what I usually write. I just got back from an amazing trip to Luang Prabang in Laos. That place truly engaged all my senses, but what stood out the most was the smell. That is a testament because my sense of smell fails me a lot, but not in Laos. There, I could smell everything. The flowers, in particular, were incredibly pungent, especially the scent of the national flower— frangipani.
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The National Scent of Laos
It was our first visit to this beautiful country, and everything about our time there has carved a special place in my heart. In particular, the national flower, with which I was only vaguely familiar, has now become one of my favorite fragrances. Now it will always remind me of my travels to Laos.
Frangipani Carpet
As I meandered through the enchanting streets of Luang Prabang, a sweet fragrance enveloped the air around me. It was as if every gentle breeze whispered secrets of the land through the delicate scent. I realized it was the alluring aroma of the national flower of Laos, the Plumeria, fondly known as Frangipani or “Champa” in Lao. The elegance and grace of this bloom was beyond comparison, and it was no surprise to learn that it is highly esteemed for its beautiful appearance and fragrant scent. After an afternoon shower, the cobblestone streets of Luang Prabang glistened, as though freshly polished. What truly stole my breath away were the streets now adorned with the fallen petals of the Champa.
It was like walking on a tapestry woven from nature’s finest threads, with the rain acting as the artist that brought the colors and fragrances to life. The ground was a mosaic of the ethereal white and yellow petals, decorating every path with an almost celestial grace. In those moments, as the fragrance of Champa followed me wherever I went, I felt an unbreakable bond with Luang Prabang, and through it, with the very soul of Laos.
The National Flower of Laos
As I meandered through the enchanting streets of Luang Prabang, a sweet fragrance enveloped the air around me. It was as if every gentle breeze whispered secrets of the land through the delicate scent. Overall, I realized it was the alluring aroma of the national flower of Laos, the Plumeria, fondly known as Frangipani or “Champa” in Lao. In fact, he elegance and grace of this bloom was beyond comparison. Subsequently, it was no surprise to learn that it is highly esteemed for its beautiful appearance and fragrant scent.
Frangipani in the Rain
After an afternoon shower, the cobblestone streets of Luang Prabang glistened, as though freshly polished. What truly stole my breath away were the streets now adorned with the fallen petals of the Champa. Subsequently, feel blessed just being able to utter that sentence, lol. As a matter of fact, it was like walking on a tapestry woven from nature’s finest threads, with the rain acting as the artist that brought the colors and fragrances to life. Consequently, the ground was a mosaic of the ethereal white and yellow petals, decorating every path with an almost celestial grace. In those moments, the fragrance of Champa followed me wherever I went. I felt and still feel, an unbreakable bond with Luang Prabang, and through it, with the very soul of Laos.
Lasting Impressions
I love a lot of the places I’ve traveled to, but I didn’t expect to find such a connection in Laos. Of course, I’m always searching for beautiful places and experiences– that’s a major reason why I travel. However, everything about this trip was eye-opening and left a big impression on me, especially the frangipani flowers. In each petal, a story; in its scent, an embrace from a land that has woven itself into the very fabric of my being. Consequently, I can’t wait to share my stories with you.
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