On Sunday I got up and checked out (much to my disappointment).\u00a0 I had planned to get money sorted out prior to leaving the capital but after nearly having had my card eaten twice I failed miserably so gave up and hoped that I would be able to get money out further North.<\/p>\n
I took a bus from Vientiane to Vang Viang 155km North of the capital.\u00a0 Vang Viang has become a popular spot for travelers and with the numeorus outdoor activities on offer and the beautiful limestone karst scenery, caves and river you can see why!\u00a0 I checked into somewhere relatively central ate and had a relatively lazy night.<\/p>\n
This morning I decided that I wanted to move accommodation.\u00a0 The place I was in was very cheap and basic which was not a problem but it was pretty characterless and concrete and the reason that the cistern had no top on became very apparent!\u00a0 I wondered about and found a lovely place with bungalows by the river where I have checked in.\u00a0 It’s also not right in the centre and is a bit quieter with locals’ houses around.<\/p>\n
I’m planning to go tubing tomorrow which basically entails floating down the river on a tractor inner tube which is something that everyone appears to do whilst they stay here.\u00a0 I’ve also discovered a great alternative to my watermelon juice from Vietnam.\u00a0 It’s a twist on the lemon juice which I loved in the North and is lemon juice and mint.\u00a0 It does look like some kind of rancid swamp but tastes and smells delicious.\u00a0 I still haven’t got over the greatness of fresh fruit juice and smoothies yet!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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