Si Phan Don….
Sunday, August 1st, 20044000 islands of the Mekong……..
One of the best decision I made so far was to come to the islands of Don Det and Don Kon. These islands lie in the extreme south of Laos, where the Mekong stretches up t0 14 km in breath. During the dry season the river recedes and exposes the land. Even in the rainy season there are hundreds of them. It’s of course a beautiful place…very different from the mountainous charm of the north. Rich rice fields are surrounded by the mighty Mekong, laced with coconut trees and lazing canoe fishing boats. The pace after the early morning hours (the busiest time in these islands) is that of leisure. I can’t remember anything but once again eating, sleeping and reading.