Vientiane was fine for 2 nights, but would not of wanted to stay any longer, picked up my Cambodia visa, apparently the guards get creative if you get it on the border so just got it sorted there, took the easy option of a 'tourist bus' up to Vang Vieng, the big route 13 is sealed, but very slow hilly route, but not unattractive. Arrived in Vang Vieng, it's very touristy in a backpacker way, but good base for a few activities and relaxing too so I'll camp here for maybe 3 nights before getting up into the real Laos, may not be another entry for a bit, internet getting slower and more expensive Very much liking the pace and attitude here, and the view from my bedroom window of the craggy hills is to die
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