We've spent longer than planned in Luang Prabang so far as this place is, without a doubt, absolutely spellbinding. On the evening of the walking tour, I bumped into the guys that we went for dinner with in Pak Beng. They invited me to a game of poker, which meant the night was spent drinking Beerlao and losing money. On the first count, I got absolutely wasted (again) and on the second, I played a strategy that is quite common with beginners; raise the stakes when your cards are continually abysmal.... After what was an enjoyable evening, I made my way home to bed, and awoke the next day with a glorious hangover. Luckily, the family downstairs had their little baby running around. At this point, I'll explain our living arrangements. We sleep upstairs in a
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