Vientiane, Laos


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November 21st 2011
Published: November 21st 2011
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Once we arrived at the train stop in Nong Khai we were met by a
tuk tuk driver who took us to the border to get our departure stamp on our visas. Instead of taking us directly to the border, he first attempted to sell us visas at a travel agency at which point everyone on the tuk tuk insisted he take us to the border. The reason they do this, is to make more money from unassuming tourists.
Once at the border, there was a bus that took us to get our Laos visas. Once we had our Laos visas in hand, we found a taxi driver to take us to Vientiane. It was very hot and our driver kept trying to get his A/C working in his car to no avail. We wanted to roll our windows down but did not want to disrespect the driver so we kept them up while roasting in the sweltering heat of the car. The whole way to Vientiane (about a 20-30 min drive), our driver kept nodding off and swerving into the opposite lane of oncoming traffic. It created an odd mixture between excitement and fear. Alas, we made it to our guest house in the heart of Vientiane safe and sound. The following photos show us exploring the capitol of Laos, Vientiane on foot.


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about a 5 minute walk from where we stayed in Vientiane
holding half a million Laos kip, 60USDholding half a million Laos kip, 60USD
holding half a million Laos kip, 60USD

I want to be a billionaire so freaking Bad :)


21st November 2011
holding half a million Laos kip, 60USD

Love it Girl.. Don't spend it all in one Place
Have Fun, Miss you Guys
22nd November 2011
Mike and Sarah

Michael and Sarah
Love all the photos of the two of you. Please don't forget to include photos of the exterior and interior of your accommodations. It helps to know what $30 equates to, etc. in the areas you stay. Won't be long before the two of you are super tanned! We love you both. Enjoy your time together..

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