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We've finally left Vietnam and you know, I was sad to say goodbye to Hanoi it had just started to feel like home! We left bright and early with a stop off at our fave bakery for breakfast and a takeaway lunch only to arrive at the airport far too early....we may have taken the wrong advice about getting there 3 hours before!! The taxi driver was a little scary for my liking and his use of gears was poor, he kept starting from second, i mean who does that?? i would now like to take the opportunity to point out that it is a year tomorrow that I passed my driving test so I am of course an expert!!! The airport was crazy with people going home from new year celebrations but after a lot of questioning of confused flight attendants we made it onto the plane. It was absolutely minuscule and before we knew it we were hopping off the plane in Laos, getting our visa and in a taxi into town. Unfortunately the driver got confused by the location, dropped us off in the middle of town and left leaving Flo and I to wander the streets in search of the hostel. After further questioning in the heat (which we are still getting accustomed to) we made it to our dorm room where we're staying for the next week. There's a chance we may have over budgeted our time here in Laos but it is beautiful and sunny and very chilled out so we're not complaining! Our favourite bakery is also in Laos so we have big smiles on our faces...
We've just booked a 2 day, 1 night trek, kayak and elephant ride for tomorrow and Friday as we feel we need some action after our time in Hanoi!! It sounds very exciting although the guy said we'd be exhausted so we've already scouted out a spa and some chilled out cafes for Saturday and Sunday!!! It means we'll be off the grid (always wanted to say that) for the next two days so send us loving messages for our return! We'll let you know all about the trek on Saturday :)
Lots of love
Tess and Flo xxx
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Georgina Disney-May Have a super duper time, missing you guys xxx
mummy sandra hello flo i miss you, hope you are having fun. Your mum told me about this site. Saturdays are not the same without you, i am trying to keep Hannah happy. I will follow your travels on this site. lots of love sandra xx
YKW Mmmmm I can imagine these cakes yummy yummy yummy!! xx