Phousi Everywhere

In the amazing country called Laos, lies an idylic town called Luang Prabang. This little town is famous for many things which you can read here.

The friendly people of Luang Prabang have a vivid fascination with the Phousi. Whether it's spelt as Phousi or Phu Si, it still is a Phousi, and the Laos people love this name to bits. Just take a stroll through Luang Prabang town and you'll see what I mean.

There's a Phou Si Massage:

Phousi Guesthouse:

One Phousi Guesthouse is certainly not enough. Here is Phousi Guesthouse Two:

I didn't see a third Phousi Guesthouse though.

There's also a Phousi Hotel:

And Mount Phousi, which people climb everyday to watch the magnificent sunset.

Frankly speaking I don't know why they call it Mount Phousi when it's only 328 steps to reach the top. It should be called Phousi Hill.

Anyway ...

There was also a Phousi market but I didn't take any pics cause I was in a fast moving vehicle when the market flashed pass my eyes. It's on the outskirts of town in case you're wondering where the Phousi Market is.

So what is the Phousi? The name originates from a small cave-shrine on Mount Phousi called Wat Tham Phu Si. Meaning - I don't know. I Googled it but no website has the answer. Maybe it's just a name.

But if Phousi does have a meaning, please post a comment. I'd love to expand my knowledge about the Phousi.