Im In Luang Prabang
Hello folks, sorry haven’t written in a while. Was not near internet. From Chiang Mai I took a mini bus to Chiang Kong which is the border town over into Laos. It was a 2 day trip down the mekong which was very lovely but the boat was not spacious although it was ok. Lots of tourist. Four o fus who where on the same pachage tour from Chiang Mai have been hanging out. The first night on the boat we stayed at a place caleed Pak Ben which is basically a stop over place for us tourist. You wouldn’t visit for any other reason. After a night there we got back on the boat and headed down river again to Luang Prabang. It is a lovely French Colonial town that was designated an UNESCO site in 1990? Yesterday our first day in this town we took a tuk tuk driver up to som e lovely waterfalls and swam around there the four of us. I’m mostly hanging out with this nurse guy from Oregon. He’s a traveling nurse and plans to find some work somewhere over on this side of the world for a few months. He’s a nice guy in his early fourties. Divorced. The other two travels are from Denmark and Chile. They both are in their early twenties and so they hooked up as young kids do. Will write more later tomorrow. Need to find out how much a flight from Vientienne to Hanoi is as it seems thats the best way to get to vietnam from Laos. Supposedly the roads are horrible and it would take ovetr 22 hours. You could break it up. We shall see. If its supper expiensive to fly then I will have to take a Bus. Thanks for your comments and please keep them coming. I will not be away so long from a computer again. Today took a trip to see some caves where old Buddhas are put to rest but it was boring not worth the trip. Saw some nice buddhas but other then that you couldn’t go very far in the caves like we thought. Next destination will either be Viang Ven or the capital for flight to Hanoi. Will write more tomorrow its 8pm and I’m tired and hungrey. the heat tires you out. Ciao
Tags: Travel
Liliana
Hello Yana, reading your blog is a perfect way to end the day. Thank you for your play by play reporting. I’ll be with you -in spirit- on your trip. Now for me, to bed. Ciao. Dad.
Hey Yana,
Good to hear from you again. I’ve always wanted to see the Mekong Delta. There’s big catfish in there, watch out. I’ve read a little about Vietnam and of course have seen footage from the war. Hanoi should be really cool to see. Please take lots of pictures of the city, the markets, all the people on bikes and motorcyles. Of course we always like to hear about the food. Have you seen any war memorials or famous sites from “The American War?” Keep us posted.
John
Its a relief to hear from you. Lala also took the tuktuk here for the first time and said it was kind of fun. She also marvels at the hordes of people and the chaotic atmosphere. Otherwise I think she’s having fun. Take care.
LITO: Well it sounds like you and Darla are having a good time in Manilla. thanks for reading my blog it means i’m not wasting my time.
JOHN: Hope work is going well for you and Etta? Thanks for reading my blog. It means I’m not talkimngn to my self. How is the writng? I’m sure you are very knowlegable about Laos and Nam history and can give me some interesting facts. take care see you soon. Hey John I know it’s early but do you know when you will be heading up to marin for a belated Easter/Nano graduation/My return celebration. Nano’s graduation is on the 28th of april. I’m suppose to come home on the 27th but will change it to a day or two earlier. Let me know so I can be up there during most of your stay. You guys are busy and I know can only afford a few days each trip. Take care again.
DAD: Dad how is school? Fine I suppose no? How is Nano and Fire Academy Good? Well tell him hello for me and that when I get home we will celebrate.
Hey Lito I don’t have your e-mail I forget it . Can you e-mail me I would like to ask your sister some medical questions if it’s not a problem Talk to you soon