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So today’s the one day when we were planning this trip that we’ve been looking forward to and dreading in equal measure. It’s a long story I’m afraid but indulge me as it will be worth staying with the story until the very end. We’re up at 6.30am and don’t exactly leap out of bed.… Read more

We board the truck outside our hotel at 6.30am armed with our day packs and a polystyrene breakfast box containing omelettes and French toast – very thoughtful. It’s chilly and misty this morning, so we need our down jackets to keep us warm in addition to boat supplied pink rabbit blankets!! We’re down to 13… Read more

We’re on the move again this morning and leaving Luang Prabang for Houay Xai on the border with Thailand up in the Golden Triangle.  But before we commence that journey, we rise at 5am in order to witness Tak Bat for one final time. It’s really really busy on the main road that leads in… Read more

Its here again and time for us to catch up on some life laundry. We decide not to get up early for Tak Bet this morning and have a lie in instead. We get up at 8.30am and after a shower take the 15 minute walk downtown to the Laundry on the banks of the… Read more

Refreshed after a couple of hours sleep and a shower its time to hit Luang Prabang as we’re only here for 3 nights before heading north to our next destination. Before it really heats up we are going to climb Phousi Mountain and visit the 20 metre high Wat Chomsi Stupa where we hope to… Read more

Nestled in the heart of Laos, the ancient city of Luang Prabang is a place where time seems to pause, and traditions breathe life into its streets each day. Among these customs, the most moving and revered is the daily almsgiving ceremony known as Tak Bat. This alarm shrills to life just before 5am this… Read more