Today went much better than expected -- crossing the Mekong River at Chaing Khong to the tiny outpost of Huay Xia in Laos. It was just a morning of bouncing in a bus, then a $1 fee to get a boat across the Mekong River. Very nice folks -- and the good news is that a large (quart) beer is only $1.15
Our hotel room, for whch we are paying the princely sum of $15, has a nice patio overlooking the Mekong and we intend to retire there to enjoy a G&T with sunset.
I have momentarily evaded scrutiny by the USB police, so I am going to try to attach a few photos.
Tomorrow we begin a two-day boat voyage down tthe Mekong River to Luang Prababng, where we will explore the hinterland for a week or so.
Wow, I never know that there's a region in Thailand that women wear "ring neck". It looks heavy on her. I wonder what will happen if she takes it off...mmmm....
ReplyDeleteI was eating thai curry chicken last night and thought of you. That's why I'm checking your blog now. Very interesting! :-)
I'm still envious that you're there and I'm in an office! Oh well, life is not fair at all! hahaha