So, the good news is have made it to Laos. The not so good news is that I only made it as far as crossing the river border from Thailand to Huangsay before collapsing dramatically in a heap during the tour guide's lengthy "welcome to Laos" speech. Turns out I have food poisoning again, yay (ironic). I actually went to hospital today as the indication of almost fainting again after 24 hours sleep and vomiting copiously was that I was no better. I had a c...