After a better night’s sleep than anticipated we arose as the sun was rising. Leaving morning chorus of cockerels crowing and pigs scuttling under the houses behind, I walked up through the village. A few girls were already out cooking, sifting rice, and preparing vegetables. Gradually, a mist came in, softening the surrounding forest and creating a magical serenity all around. Yes, we are glad we did the homestay, it really gave us an opportunity to meet some wonderful people, see how and where they live and experience just a little part of that life ... but I have to confess - I would have loved a nice sit-down flush toilet!!! Apparently there is a saying amongst the trendy set that ‘Laos is Now’, well for us it is so yesterday as we trundled across the
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