Monday, August 11, 2008

Vang Vien

Day 17 - woke up 620am to catch a bus to Vang Vien. Another 7 hours ride from Phousavan (the east) to Vang Vien (the centre). More windy road up in the mountains. there was jus one route from town to town. so, it was an unavoidingly route. Passed throu a lot small villages in heavy rain. The ride wasn't pleasant as there were many people getting car sick. there were only 2 of us were foreigners. luckily we managed to survive.

The first impression of Vang Vien wasn't too great. Tuk Tuk drivers trying to rip us off as it was raining badly n we looked a bit lost after 7 hours bus ride. Anyway, managed to find a guest house to settle down.

There were lots of bars and restaurants here. Apparently it was backpackers' heaven. A lot of outdoor activities such as tubing, kayaking, rock climbing to do. We arrived pretty late n under heavy rain. so, we spent our whole afternoon watching friends in a bar n had our dinner at 430. nothing too much exciting here yet but we decided to do a bit cycling together tomorrow morning to have a better look around this town.

I seriously thinking i might jus wear bikini n pants tmr as no point to wear anything as you probably wet n muddy anyway. The only concern is, it is cold in the rain. Really cold. even laura, a british girl, says it is cold. so, i guess i m not being exagerating. Are we not in the equator thou??

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