Bangkok-Hanoi

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After a short boat trip across the river, we were processed through Laos immigration & caught a Tuk Tuk to begin our two day boat journey down the Mekong. Along the way we toured a small village before arriving in the trading port of Pak Beng. Our local guide Vong took us to a temple (more stairs) where we caught the Monks & Novices having a bit of a party. The town itself was very small & only had electricity (from generators) between 6-10pm each day. I sampled a local dish called Larp (awesome) for dinner and we headed back to the guesthouse afterwards by torchlight. The children in this town were so cute, they all crowded around for photos & giggled furiously when showed their images on digital camera. A really great experience.

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Photos

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View of Laos from Ruan Thai Lodge, Chiang Khong, Thailand

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Ruan Thai Lodge, Chiang Khong, Thailand

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View of Laos from Ruan Thai Lodge, Chiang Khong, Thailand

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Ruan Thai Lodge, Chiang Khong, Thailand

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Crossing Mekong River into Laos, Chiang Khong, Thailand

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Looking back at Thailand crossing Mekong River, Chiang Khong, Thailand

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Laos scenery from Mekong River, Laos

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Slow boat on Mekong River, Laos

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Slow boat on Mekong River, Laos

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Traditional village river on Mekong River, Laos

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Traditional village river on Mekong River, Laos

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Inside temple of traditional village on Mekong River, Laos

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Inside temple of traditional village on Mekong River, Laos

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Novices at traditional village on Mekong River, Laos

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Novice at traditional village on Mekong River, Laos

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Local children, Pak Beng, Laos

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View of Mekong River, Pak Beng, Laos

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View of Mekong River, Pak Beng, Laos

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Inside temple, Pak Beng, Laos

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Local children playing, Pak Beng, Laos

Comments

[Jean-Philippe]

People
Nicolle, were the people of Laos and Thailand welcoming?