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Hello I enjoyed your blog so much Just a question, don't you want to travel to Iran country? ·

Awesome
Love your descriptions of Barcelona. It’s one of my fav places, and that cathedral!,, omg it’s amazing

SEA Observer
The article sounds impressive for a small landlocked country that only a name is left over for tourists' taste. Most elephants had left Laos, including the few rare white elephants found in Louang Prabang and other northern provinces. They were probably sold out to other countries, particularly Vietnam or China - Lao PDR's usual patronages. Now only about 47% of Laos' forest are left: Sold out soon too!

Green Papaya Salad
Can I order one green papaya salad please! Looks great!

Hanoi Old Quarter
Hey travellers. Hanoi Old Quarter is one of my favourite places in the world! Try not to get squished by a bike! Hope you shop and eat well, as your will be spoiled for choice in both departments.

Hoi An
If you get the time while in Danang, try to get down to Hoi An. Quaint little town, very pretty, specially at night when all the lanterns are lit. The Market Restaurant across the river from old town is a great place for some nice food, and far cheaper than the pricier glitzy ones in the main area. Lots of great food there anywhere tho really. Also the interior of Marble Mountain is quite impressively atmospheric. And the view from the top of Hai Van Pass north of Danang is amazing on a clear day, both ways.

I'll never forget the sound of that gunfire echoing around the forest at Cu Chi, so surreal as you wandered along trying to listen to the guide tell propaganda stories about the evil invaders. We went for the cheap AK47 option at only $1 a bullet, but looked on in envy as some maniac blew hundreds of USD on several minutes of sustained M30 fire from the back of the jeep. :-)

Would love to have done this!

Bats!
Critter count #2. Awesome!

One dodgy critter eaten. Looking forward to more stories!

Great Blog
I enjoy reading your blog Alistair! A nicely balanced mix of info about the people, the places, and your personal reflections... Enjoy the rest of your journey!

Well done
Good job with the pocket knife there Alistair!