Alison: We flew in to Vientiane which is the capital of Laos and we immediately caused problems for the visa officials as the visa had to be paid for in US$ which we didn't have. How come every one else knew this but us....damn the Lonely Planet!! After much sighing and eye rolling, we were accompanied to a money exchange counter to get the $. When we finally made it through the airport we got a taxi to the centre and found a guesthouse. Vientiane is the wei...