Life in the Lush Green Land of Laos

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October 13th 2005

Published: November 3rd 2005

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! I've finally made it over to the country on the top of my Asia list. My time is shorter, but I'm here regardless. I boarded a minibus in Hanoi which then proceeded to drive me out to the middle of the sticks which was slightly concerning. Luckily the shadow of a long bus poked out from behind a petrol station and I boarded with all of the loc... Read Full Entry

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Fiona Scott

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Here begins the adventure of 12 months solo racing and chilling out around the world. Africa-Asia-New Zealand-South and North America from May 05-May06. It really is racing, 24 countries in all! So so so many stories to tell and sights to see... And now that that crazy year is over with, I have moved back to Vancouver (with a stopover in the UK, Iceland and New York!) and am launching a new life. The Babe With A Backpack travel shows have been established in Vancouver, the book is edited, and I'm planning the next trip...UGANDA IN JULY '08! Will try and keep this updated in additi... full info

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Mike and Bike and Me

I don't think Mike knew I rolled up beside him for a photo op

Bike Route

And this is what we were riding through...

Sunset

It would be a bit embaressing to admit how many photos I took of this sunset

Sun

...so I'll only show 2 of them!

Night Market

Shop till you drop!! Lots of nicknacks sold by many villagers living up in the hills

Crossing the river

It was important to stay balance in the boat, and to bail water most of the way over!

Mom and kiddo

He looks like he's all ready contemplating all that there is in life!

The boys

Me in village

A slightly serious look, maybe it's more post climb exhaustion

Village

Half of the village was moved away by the government 10 years ago due to floods, although the die hards have remained

Rice Transport

This lady was moving fast! The rice on her back looked heavier than even my pack, and she was probably twice my age!

Me and KeeLee

KeeLee is the one that egged me on to keep climbing up and up.

Girls Break

Jo and Deb on a well deserved rest stop

Arriving Into Town

Word got out early and the kids started lining up to greet us

Town

The climb was worth it, the village is a haven in the hills

Kids

They were shy at first, but ever so curious

Showing the photos

There was a lot of laughter at seeing their own faces staring back at them

Kids 2

Amazing how their confidence grew within a few moments!

Fave Girl

This little girl seemed to find her in front of the lens often

No Camera No Kid

We tried to get a photo of Deb with all the kids around her, but as she didn't have a camera in her hand they seemed to keep their distance!

The Group

As this was the morning after, we were looking a 'little' more refreshed! KeeLee, Junior, me, Filip, Bart, Jo, Deb and our other tour leader

4th November 2005

Claudia
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Wow!!!!
You have had the best time in the whole world! I am sooooooooo envious!!! But you know me, I need a matress wherever I go, so I feel I have seen the world through your eyes, thank you! Miss you loads and yes we would like Aunt Fiona to come back!! You have to write a book oneday, ok!!!! Love you lots, Claudia xxx

7th November 2005

Jess in Korea....
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Next on my list...
Hey there you traveling girl!!! Well, after reading of your Laotian adventure, I have to say I'm absolutely itching to go....Your pictures and descriptions are absolutely breathtaking and i just loved the idea of a virtually non-tourist destination....I want to go and pedal around on a bike and do sightseeing like you did--that just sounds like the ultimately simple, but fascinating way to see the countryside....Life's good in Korea....I'm loving my new job as a professor!! I lost your email address, or else I would've written sooner!! Good luck and can't wait to hear your about your next adventure....PS--i LOVE your 'magic-permed' hair!! Isn't that one of the best things you've ever done to your hair!?!?! :)

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