2-4 March 2005

Two days in Vang-Vien basically involved me, two Germans and a kiwi, drinking copious amounts of Beer Lao whilst drifting down the river in giant inner tubes. A phenomenon known as tubing.

We were told when we left that the journey on the river should take between 3 and 4 hours depending on how many beer stops you take. We managed an all time record of seven hours! C’mon!!!

Vang Vien is a touristy little place consisting of a dusty track lined with restaurants and bars selling cheap beer and showing movies. All the buildings here are traditional timber style and the place has a rustic feel to it. A great hangout for a couple of days.

Next stop Louang-Phrobang. (spelling???)