Hi! After Vientianne we set off on a long bus journey to a little village called Hin Boun where we stayed for the night. It was pretty special with lots off Laos kids coming to play with us! There were hundreds of them and I tried to learn a Laos clapping song, but not sure how well as I am sure they were all laughing at me! We also got the chance to go down the Mekong in a boat made from a bomb shell which was pretty cool, although the weather was gett...

Hello again! After Luang Prabang we flew with Laos Airlines into Vientianne, the Capital of Laos. Weather got better and myself, Kim and Kate hired bikes to explore the town. I have to say it was pretty scary negotiating the roads with the manic drivers but we survived! Had a look at the National Museum, went swimming and enjoyed some lovely Laos food in a goregous restaurant. Yet again really cheap!! Thanks for all your messages! Sorry there aren'...

Hello everyone! I am now in Luang Prabang which is the old Royal capital of Laos. We travelled from Thailand across the Mekong river into Laos a couple of days ago and spent two days going down the Mekong river on a slow boat which was very realxing. The scenery was amazing, and we stopped off at a Laos village and were able to wonder around. It was all so simple and basic, but the people were very friendly even if they couldn't understand us! We...