It sounds like everyone on the bus has been promised an earlier pick up – maybe Laos works to a different clock to the rest of the world? Nevermind, the key thing was that we were finally on our way, just the hour and a half late… Luggage on the roof, and bodies crammed inside we set off on a hair-raising three hour journey. It … Continue reading Nong Khiaw
Our first day is the opportunity for us to get our bearings, tomorrow we take a minibus to Nong Khiaw. We haven’t gone crazy – leaving after a day – on our return we will spend another five days here. We start early, temperatures are set to reach the mid-thirties by this afternoon. Our first mission is Phousi Hill, and That Chomsi that sits astride … Continue reading Luang Prabang, literally perfect.
Before starting our two day slowboat journey along the Mekong we had to cross the border over one of the Thai – Laos Friendship Bridges. The bus was uncomfortable and old. No air con, or even fans – leaving the doors open created a cool flow via a wind tunnel. Random drop offs and collection of parcels on route as yellow blossom covered trees, chickens, … Continue reading Magic of the Mekong…
Oldest On the Bus 