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November 3rd 2007
Published: November 5th 2007
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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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Use your beer as a paddle sonUse your beer as a paddle son
Use your beer as a paddle son
Tubers warm up by the fire at their last stop of the dayTubers warm up by the fire at their last stop of the day
Tubers warm up by the fire at their last stop of the day
Here we go!Here we go!
Here we go!
Bombs away!Bombs away!
Bombs away!
...and he finishes with a splash!...and he finishes with a splash!
...and he finishes with a splash!
The limestone cliffs along the Nam SongThe limestone cliffs along the Nam Song
The limestone cliffs along the Nam Song
Cruising into town just after the sun has setCruising into town just after the sun has set
Cruising into town just after the sun has set
The local Vang Vieng McDonaldsThe local Vang Vieng McDonalds
The local Vang Vieng McDonalds
A little cow barn...how cute.A little cow barn...how cute.
A little cow barn...how cute.
Monks playing their version of Botchie BallMonks playing their version of Botchie Ball
Monks playing their version of Botchie Ball
...with stones.
The streets of VientianeThe streets of Vientiane
The streets of Vientiane
...yeah, pretty boring.
Monks working on the outer wall of the templeMonks working on the outer wall of the temple
Monks working on the outer wall of the temple
A little teamworkA little teamwork
A little teamwork
A construction crew made up of only womenA construction crew made up of only women
A construction crew made up of only women
One thing I noticed in Luang Prabang was that most of the manual labor was being done by the women. Wow, I could really learn to love this place.
If you're looking for a cheap place to have your moles removed, I've found it.If you're looking for a cheap place to have your moles removed, I've found it.
If you're looking for a cheap place to have your moles removed, I've found it.



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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