Well, to start off the trip from Vang Vieng to Vientiane... our bus was to be a 3 hour ride. It was half an hour late and had a bad engine. so we pulled over maybe 3 times each time about 20 mins or so) because it was overheating. so we get about half way and the bus driver pulls over again.. but this time just takes off. doesnt say anything to us... just leaves. so a few of the people get off the bus and go see what's going on. apparently, the bridge up ahe...

hey guys! Well I made it to Laos (awhile ago). Took the slow boat the first day from Chang Kong (border of Thailand) to some random town on the side of the Mekong River. This town is specifically there for this stop. It was about a 6 hour ride and there weren't any seats so most of our group hung out in the engine room. It was ridiculously loud.. and i'm sure all the fumes killed a good amount of our brain cells... but you were able to stretch out on everyon...