Crossed over to Laos
July 8th 2009 Getting close to the border where the bus dropped us off we realized the tuk tuk drivers set a price for taking tourist to the boat. The pricey short tuk tuk ride took us to the boat launch. We got on the boat for another pricey fee and made across the river to Laos. Locals know how to cash in on tourist!!! When we were in Huay Xai the immigration check was in a small white building handing out vi
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