March 10, 2005
Not So Common Sense
I thought you would be amused to know that I road my bike into a tree when I was on Don Det in Laos. I was fully aware of what I was doing when I did it. The branchese over...Read this update
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February 28, 2005
Last Observation about Laos
One thing a person can't miss when in Laos is that there are tons of kids and not many people who look over 50. Of those who do look over 50, most are women. I did a google search and...Read this update
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February 25, 2005
Miscalculations
The bus leaving from Vientienne south to Pakse was an overnight one with a drop off in Savannaket. The plan was to work slowly south and not spend inordinate amounts of time on buses. Even thought the bus schedule clearly...Read this update
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February 16, 2005
Vientiene
Vientiene is the capital of Laos. It's got a bad reputation for being dull and lacking in character, but I think it is a perfectly nice place. Like many cities it is hot. Really, really, really hot. So naturally, I...Read this update
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February 14, 2005
Horsepower
In the town of Vang Vien, I saw a number of vehicles that looked like a horse and buggy only the horse was a riding lawn mower. I thought that was pretty funny....Read this update
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The Long and Windy Road
The road from Luang Prabang to Vang Vien was quite possibly the longest and windiest road I have ever been on. It was a 6 hour workout just to sit up straight without falling into your neighbors lap. It's a...Read this update
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February 11, 2005
The Slow Boat
I was going to make this an elaborate story, but I have tried and failed to write it a number of times. So instead I will just give the highlights in a list like form....Read this update
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Luang Prabang
The town of Luang Prabang (LP) is a World Heritage Site. The French Colonial architechture is pepperred with many beautiful Wats. The Wats in LP are very well cared for and are a bit less shiny and glittery then in...Read this update
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An Unlikely Place to Find Myself
The room was about 6'x6'. Upon entering there was a bed above which was a poster of Bruce Lee and a Thai movie star. On the windowsill straight ahead was a gerry-rigged transistor radio. To the left of the window...Read this update
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A Long Night
I don't know if it was something I ate or taking my malaria meds improperly, but I spent a night feeling very ill....Read this update
Posted by Kim G at 02:06 PM |
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The Road Less Traveled
Our bus to the XX caves (forgot to look up the name- at the in eastern Laos at the border with Vietnam) where high ranking officials hid in elaborate furnished caves during the IndoChina war was an evening one so...Read this update
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February 08, 2005
Greetings from Laos
Currently in Luang Prabang and heading north. Have a story to tell but haven't had the writing inspiration. Traveling with an Alaskan named Rick. He reminds me of my friend Ali which is of course a good thing! More later....Read this update
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