Eight Hours by Boat up the Mekong River to Nong Khiaw. A death or deaf wish kind of trip.

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December 23rd 2012

Published: January 19th 2013

23 Dec: Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw (note: given the number of photos a number appear towards the bottom of the page below the video). Nong Khiaw (also spelled Kiaow) is a small town on the banks of the Nam Ou River and boasts a gorgeous backdrop of imposing limestone mountains, picturesque river views and genuine local colour. The town is 3-4 hours via the road or 7+ hours by boat from Luang ... Read Full Entry

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Donavin Wick

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I wish I had discovered this blog years ago. I did the mass email update for my previous adventures (United States and Europe) and now have no online documentation to share with fellow travelers. To the chagrin of some friends and family wanderlust has struck again. I managed to stay focused for nearly a year and a half in a job related to my college education, however the desire to travel has grown strong again and can no longer be suppressed. I have secured a 12 month Visa for New Zealand and hope to document this adventure for posterity, or at least the life of the TravelBlog. Enj... full info

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High tech mode of transport

You'll note the top of the line steering wheel and rope pulleys to control the throttle and rudder! Wing and a prayer.

Next few photos are of the dam construction

China has worked its way into Laos and is building 10 or more hydro dams on the river! No apparent environmental controls and the final outcome according to the locals will kill the fish population and flood their villages/farms.