OK, it has rained pretty much non-stop since i arrived in Laos. Its fairly warm but the rain is taking the edge of this country. Luang Prabang is a beautiful town, buildings very french colonial and the people are friendly. Ill upload some photos today of a boat trip we did to some caves with 1000's of years worth of buddha statues. Not that exciting, but remember Laos is still building its tourism industry! Its bizarre, they have not really got the hang of ...

Oh my god. I am not a happy bunny today. We are now in Luang Prabang a beautiful French colonial village city on the banks of the Mekong. With 500+ year old monastries (wats) All great except its raining and i am suffering a huge attack of gout from the mammoth 11 hour bus ride yesterday. I guess its documented everywhere that Laos has a poor road system, however nothing prepared us for the journey yesterday. 9am start and a ticket for the bus. 9.30 departure ...

So where were we? Ah yes, northern Thailand, looking to cross into Laos. Am now travelling with my new found best Portuguese friend Marta who i met on the trek in Chang Mai. We decided to travel together across into Laos and then maybe Vietnam or Cambodia. So, heres the deal. Chang Mai to Huay Xai, a 6 hour minivan journey north to the nearest town along the border. Not much to report, a single street town along the banks of the Mekong. Quick visa applicat...