Laos and the Gibbons
April 9th 2010 Leaving Thailand and crossing the river to Laos actually takes about 5 minutes in a very dodgy long boat but when you arrive it’s like stepping back in time. The small town of Houei Xay or Huay Xai or Huayxai or Houy Xhai, well however you spell it, it’s your point of entry into Laos. 5 minutes spent filling in the arrival forms and hurrying to avoid the after 4pm ‘overtime fee’ ($1) you p
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