"Same Same, but different"

Asia » Laos
November 3rd 2007

Published: November 5th 2007

Crossing the border into Laos has brought a lot of, what my Asian friends refer to as, the “Same Same, but different.” This is a phrase you hear on a daily basis, which simply explains that something is very similar, but at the same time, very different. I believe that this phrase is by far the best way to describe the countries of Southeast Asia. They all share so many similarities, but th... Read Full Entry

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Children along the banks of the river

Lisa and Findlay

Sally and Giles

A monk strolling through town of Luang Prabang

One of many temples in Luang Prabang

...more of the village.

Yeah, I'm not sure it's going to rain fellas - just a heads up.

A view of the streets riverside

A view of the cloud covered peaks from my balcony in Vang Vieng

Locals fish on the Nam Song River

A look up the Nam Song

A view of my street in Vang Vieng

A pretty shot of a barn...don't you think

I just missed the sun setting...Blasted!!!

locals working on building a bamboo hut

That bamboo seems to be a little different than dry wall

I wonder why he doesn't just run down to the local Home Depot and buy it pre-made...that would save some work.

At the mouth of the cave

If you look just off to the left of the inner tubes, you can see the small entrance of the cave - almost underwater.

A group of tubers drift into the water-filled caverns

almost the entire trip through the cave system was on tube. There were sections shallow enough to stand and walk around.

The rope swing - before everyone arrives

The last riverside bar - before everyone arrives

A fleet of drunken tubers approach the riverside bar

5th November 2007

Jimmy
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Hey!
Curl caught up on some of your adventures with Chad last week. I sent you a message - let me know if you have any questions. Ashley and I are praying for you. I hope you enjoy your time in India.

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