Six buses in six days, now I know what it feels like.


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July 5th 2012
Published: July 5th 2012
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And it doesn't feel especially great. They say you should try everything once, but I can assure you, this is something you don't need to try even once. So, six buses of varying quality, over a period of six days, over dubiously winding roads through the Vietnamese and Laotian highlands. Starting in Sapa and eventually ending in Bangkok, from where I am writing you this blog. Yes, I know i... Read Full Entry



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Tree growing out of a jar
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A forest of jars
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Cracked jar
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More scenery
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Blue skies, but not for much longer
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And some more jars
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One last jar shot



5th July 2012

We didn't take the time to see the Plain of jars
As you say we regret. Hope another trip will allow us to see them. It sounds like you enjoyed your short time there. Enjoy being home with family and friends. You'll be back on the road soon enough. Can't wait to read more. You can always blog about home as you are the expert.
5th July 2012

Glad the jars were worth it
I read an article about the Jars and the bombing of Laos and its unwilling place in the Vietnamese conflict just last night so really enjoyed the blog - rest up and stretch your legs when you get home :-)
6th July 2012

I guess there is no need to keep wars secret anymore...
drones attack the Taliban in Pakistan, an ally, even though they officially object, while they unofficially proved the bases for the drones. We live in a morally confused world.

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