Nong Khai

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In the morning Harry was a bit better, but after trying to drink was off again. We decided we could not move on today with him so unwell, so dropped the washing off (you are locked in for the day once the washing is being done). Our guesthouse is a bit average so we went back down to Mutmee which has a lovely garden, hammocks, and sun lounges and lazed around for a while. It looks out at the Meekong, and I cannot look at the Meekong without thinking of David Taylor.

Harry was much improved later in the morning so we went for a walk through town and the markets. Not a lot else to do here, a fairly quiet place. Corry wanted to try some local Mekong fish, so we had lunch, grilled fish, grilled chicken, grilled sausage, pork neck with garlic, Som Tum and a noodle salad. Huge amount of food, 440 Baht (about A$15). Later in the afternoon we went back to Mutmee, had a bit more of a relax before going to dinner. Harry was much better, and the kids wanted to push on, but we had paid for the accommodation and it was 5.00 before we got the washing, so it was a bit risky. The next stage was to Vientiane, then overnight bus to Luang Prabang. The SEA Games are on in Vientiane, so there is no accommodation, so really risky if we get stuck.

We went out for dinner, just something light after that lunch, and had something at a restaurant in the main street. Afterwards got some sweet Roti from a street vendor, pretty good really. As usual the language was a problem, ordered three, got four.

After dinner we got Harry to bed, he hasn't eaten for two days now. At 9.00pm Isabella started, and was crook all night. We now know it is a viral thing. She was up all night, and at 4.30am Liam started. We are never leaving Nong Khai!

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Photos

Nong Khai
Nong Khai

Mutmee gardens
Mutmee gardens

Nong Khia
Come to Bangkok with me!

Nong Khia
Grilled Chicken

Nong Khia
Roti

Nong Khia
Baby Elephant

Tuk Tuk
Tuk Tuk