(Ally is GRUMPY due to the fact she has already written a, by her own admission,?incredibly witty entry once today. Her pants are also a little troublesome and causing some discomfort.)

A facial is widely reported to be a relaxing experience. Reasons the facial Lisa and I endured today, in our current location of Vientiane, wasn't:

1. The steam machine, that prevented us being fully able to breathe, and also made a disconcerting ticking noise. 2. The concern that the face products used may have been 'whitening' and thus resulted in the Geisha girl look. 3. The green papaya and its over enthusiastic application. 4. The face hoover, while alleged to open the pores, remarkably stringent.

Things we have today learnt about Laos:

1. The country of Laos is actually pronounced 'Louse.' Its people are therefore known as 'Lice.' 2. Vani So Cola is not abundant in Laos; the Cornetto however, is rich and plentiful. 3. Hot. Like 40 degrees, in the shade. 4. BeerLao is good. Dom in a BeerLao singlet; not so good.

Things we will be achieving tomorrow:

1. Aerobics with the locals at 6AM. Though this may seem like a joke, it curently remains on the 'once in a lifetime experience' agenda. This will be preceded by a severe poking of Dom, until he gets out of bed and participates. Lazy Fathead. (Lazy, snotty Fathead, who, though currently believing himself to be beset with Avian Flu, has actually been diagnosed by Doctor Nige as having a nasty case of the 'Sniffles.') 2. Travelling to Vang Vieng (possible 'Tubing'-though sounding innocent enough, actually an underground practice favoured by the locals.) 3. The virgin wearing of Ally's new BeerLao vest top (Age 14-too loose for Nige.) 4. Oreo eating (a given.)

Sights we have seen today:

1. Arc De Triomphe-take deux. Surprising. Concrete. 2. Temple (as aforementioned.) The Morning Market. Interestingly enough, open every day until five. (Proposed name change of 'The Morning, Midday and late Afternoon through to Dusk Market. 4. The Mekong (like enough already.) 

General state of well being:

Good. Some br*ast shrinking reported. Nige recovering from nasty stubbed toe. All well on the Eastern Front.

Scarves purchased: 3.

No more drama. (the right honourable Mary J. Blige.) 

Love lots in pots from us all xxxx