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The Mighty Mekong

Life on the Mekong, Day 1

January 18th 2011
After freezing to death last night (our lodge had wimpy blankets and no insulation), we were up early for breakfast and for the boat. First we took a boat across the river, putting us into Laos territory; since we hadn't cleared customs yet, we weren't officially in Laos. We stood around for a long time, watching hordes of people cross the river, climb a steep hill, and then go stand in long lin ... read more
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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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