Its not everyday you spent 500.000 on food but in Laos thats normal for foreigners when currency is Kip.
Monument
Patuxai is a war monument in Downtown Vientiane, Laos, built between 1957 and 1968. The Patuxai was dedicated to those who fought in the struggle for independence from France.
170 meter above sea level
Laos is 170 meter above sea level, but newertheless, we found it on 8th Floor in our hotel 😀