Friday 28 December 2012

Lo Loa Loas

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