Tuesday, February 27, 2007

Chansamone


Mone worked like a lucky charm for me during my first months here in Vientiane. She is an intelligent, fun loving and charming person with an eye for the good things in life. She is well known around town and is quite the socialite; as she speaks French and English fluently, and of course her native Lao, she is never at a loss for words with anyone she runs into.

Mone grew up in Vientiane and though she has since married and moved to Switzerland, she regularly returns to catch up with her parents, five sisters, two brothers and many friends. I'm thrilled to have met her during her last visit as she provided many insights into the Lao culture and local social scene. I spent many entertaining occasions with Mone around town and at family gatherings where her and her family displayed the renowned Lao hospitality. Mone is always inspiring and consistantly has ambitious projects on the go. Despite keeping extremely busy with her two young children; cooking, designing, shopping and partying plans are never far from her mind. Her free thinking, outgoing and positive personality make Mone a joy to have as a friend. I look forward to hearing about the development of her cooking school/ catering business in Switzerland.

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