Dear Diary, Our 2nd last day in Luang Prabang was spent climbing up this big hill in the middle of town (called Phou Si), great view from the top and all that malarky. Then in the afternoon we rented our bicylces and did a bit of exploring which was grand as the weather was not too hot at all. The following day we set off for Van Vieng (VV). Our 9am minivan ended up collecting us at 9:40 and by the time we had collected everyone, got some documents from the transport office, and refuelled we didn't actually leave LP until 10:30.......but we're kinda use to 'Laos Time' now so it's ok. We arrived in VV at 5pm, so a longish trip, although that included a 45 min stop for lunch. What no one told me
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