Today we were to leave Muang Ngoi and head back to Nong Khiaw so we could get the night bus to Vieng Xai where we would see the Pathet Lao caves. We were both really wanting to see the caves but were apprehensive for the amount of travel and money involved for such a short turn around. We woke at 6.30 and packed the remainder of our things before heading out for breakfast. We were to try the buffet opposite yesterday's (same price, same food choices but looked...

As has been our usual trait of late, we awoke later than intended although it was still early. I took a refreshing shower and applied some itch relief cream as I had been ravaged during the night. Laura had not even been touched which suggested the blighters loved the taste of me. We strolled to the main intersection in town and tried the fabled buffet breakfasts which are on offer here. The spread was very impressive including, muesli with yoghurt, pancakes wit...

Today I woke about 8am after a very restful sleep, Steven was already up and sitting on the balcony reading the news and chilling, he joined me a short time later with a cup of tea. Today we were leaving and heading to Muang Ngoi which is a small village upstream that is only accessible by boat. We enjoyed our tea then I showered and packed our things while Steven headed for breakfast. Once he returned we enjoyed the view a little longer before heading off to ...

The morning was refreshingly cool and we both managed to sleep throughout the night. It was cloudy this morning and I could hear the rumbling of thunder in the distance. Out on the balcony overlooking the river I could be small boats with fisherman beating the water with large sticks. There was also the occasional motorboat cruising past causing a large bow wave which which severely unbalance the fisherman to their annoyance. I managed to get some Lao coffee from...

My calves were actually aching when I got up this morning which demonstrated my current lack of aerobic endurance. I did manage to sleep well but awoke to the alarm clock signalling we had to catch our bus. The stomach issue had settled but had ruthlessly been replaced with a sore throat, which was typical. After packing our things we said goodbye to the owner after our prolonged stay here to which he smiled and offered us a kitten each.... In jest, I think. My ...