Breakfast at the border

Hello Laos

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August 21st 2008
As I already mentioned, the minute I left Anne and Eelke at Chiang Mai I met a portuguese couple, Andre and Catarina. I have been hanging out with these guys for the last few days. They have been great company as its always good to have someone to talk to at dinner and stuff. (Obrigado pela companhia Andre e Catarina!) The slow boat trip from Chiang Khong to Luang Prabang was quite an exper ... read more

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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