Our ride from Phonsavon to Vinh was another long ride. We left the terminal around 6:30am but didn't leave the actual town until after 8 as the driver stopped every 100 meters to pick up people, rice, and who knows what else. We arrived late in the evening and stayed at a dingy guest house within walking distance of the station. I"m sure many a weary traveller has ended up at this place. In the morning we walked into the bus area and were immediately grabbed by 2 men saying the bus to Hanoi was leaving. We were a bit confused as we were there early but got ready to get on. While we were asking how much the fare was they were busy pushing us on the bus and closing the door. The bus was
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