Enjoyment factor It was an experience... We enjoyed being there but can't really appreciate the religious factor (especially when the festival was more like a funfair!)
Vientiane ZZzz's, probably a bit unfair, but compared to other Asian cities not my best. I got a 'VIP' mini bus from VV, not as far as LP, but still not the best, saw the kayak option, but bit skeptical of how much time would eb on the river.
Stupa was impressive, plus the Laotian 'arc de triomphe' Ice cream looks good, I remember it being boiling hot in Vientiane
Vang Vieng Lots of drunk people tubing, but stunning scenery & best part was 25ks up Nam Song where just me in my inner tube, guide further down & kids hanging onto the tube as we floated down.
Did you put enough sunscreen on, I forgot feet & suffered big time!
LP I liked it, very laid back, wasnt so keen on the hike up to Phou Si in the middle of town. Guess you're enjoying Beer Lao.
Kuang Si falls were very pretty, Jo, healing from broken shoulder was my excuse, bikini top is a bit cowardly!!
Cant be a suprise you've been in asia long enough now to expect something like this, just put it down to experience & when you're home its another memory.
I got minivan from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng, told 5 hour journey, must have forgotten to mention 3 changes, hanging around waiting & more like 8 hours!
U can cook 4 me anytime!! Dear Joanne and Richard,
Have savoured your blog in more ways than one! I get so excited when I receive a blog from u. Have also received your postcard of Angkor Wat on 26/3 as did R+M, not bad 14 days all the way from Cambodia and the card looked like it was just taken off the shelf. Hope China is warming up for u on the last leg sof your Honeymoon. Take care love Judithxxx
:) love this pic Bula
I stayed on this island years ago and I loved it, I had a wonderful time
do they still play "you are my sunshine" on their guitars!
Always wanted to go here but due to protests last year when lots of red shirts had made camp up there didnt think it best to go. Sounds like a good day.
..what if they're energy saving ones!! We were practically up-to-date. Spoke to Mum and Dad last night to ask exactly when u would be coming home. It sure will be a cultural shock for u both but what unbelievable memories u will have for the rest of your lives!! Take special care love Judithxxx
Taxi's Can't trust Taxi's either - got in one in Hanoi and the meter was whirling around - I told him to stop and we got out... so tired of being ripped off :o(
Cockroaches!! I know it's a few months later but having visited Thailand myself it was impossible to crush them - we (me and my ex where up all night fighting about 20 of them in our bathroom with his clogs - totally unsuccessfully!!!but this brought back lots of memories for me thank u. Hope u are both well and enjoying your final weeks. Lots of love Judithxx
Tuk Tuks Never trust what a tuk tuk driver says!! Avoid bars called Richards!! Cabs are metered & air/c so good way to travel. Wat Arun, very steep steps. Skytrain & BTS also good cheap way to get around.
honeymoonheaven
Joanne & Richard Lewis
Enjoyment factor
It was an experience... We enjoyed being there but can't really appreciate the religious factor (especially when the festival was more like a funfair!)