Hey Followers, after a long 5 days here is our latest blog post - We have been in Laos, a landlocked country that sits between Thailand and China. It was a chilly 31c (87f) degrees most days as it is winter up there however we are now back in Bangkok playing around before we fly to Phuket tonight. So here is a glimpse of what we have seen/done
Bar in Bangkok - one for the minors
About to board a 13 hour overnight train
Good morning Jax.
The layout of the train (sleeping compartments)
We made it to the border
Border Bus
Crossing the Mekong (Thailand/Laos)
Made it to Laos
Laos was weird, the most under-developed country with what seemed like a fleet of brand new vehicles. Big SUV's everywhere but they live in shacks?
Due to French occupation, Baguettes are sold at every shop, filled with chicken and pate for around $1.20 usd.
In the outskirts things are a little dusty
The amazing cliffs/mountains of Vang Vieng
Christmas was alive and happening in this part of the world
When you cant afford glasses
Ho Ho Ho
The Biggest Spider Ever (hand Size)
Santa
Christmas Buffet On The Street
They didnt have grass, just.....
A lovely looking street dog
Pot holes everywhere
The mountains were amazing
transport!
Local Accommodation
What a view
All of the restaurants play friends all day every day - its actually really nice
Jou Mou - Opium is bad even if the Chinese had it (refer to sign)
I ordered to much
No Chairs, you sit on you bums to watch Friends
Fashion is alive and well in Vang Vieng
So we decided to do this
Water Buffalo
Dirt Trail-biking was so cool
Water (mud) Buffalo
Can it breathe?
Such a cool day out
Then we did the village children thing
Frenzy for shrimp crackers
That's us so far, a few more pics to come from friends but will post tomorrow from Phuket!
Jackie and Ash
