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Getting full and yet people are still getting on

Down the Mekong

December 2nd 2007
I'm not sure where Ria left you but I'll start with our second day in Laos. We had arrived in Houayxai (who-ate-si) the day before and had experienced a slightly more pricey version of Laos than we were expecting. Alas this was to continue as we were herded aboard our "romantic, slow boat" ready for our trip down the Mekong to Louang Prabang. We had negotiated with the local bank clerk for a 3 ... read more
Asia » Laos » West » Ban Houayxay

Lao or Laotian Flag Laos was under the control of Siam (Thailand) from the late 18th century until the late 19th century when it became part of French Indochina. The Franco-Siamese Treaty of 1907 defined the current Lao border with Thailand. In 1975, the Communist Pathe... ... read more
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