Greeting everyone from Laos! Yes, I never expected to say that but it's true. We are in Laos and what an experience it has been. I have so many stories to tell I wish I could write them out tonight but unfortunately this computer is quite slow and neither Internet nor electricity are all that reliable in these parts. Everything from the train ride, to the scenery of shanties along the way, to the dense, manic market in Vientiane, to the ride to Rivertime and today's excursion to the local village, the temple, the school and the shaman was an experience beyond what we've ever done before. There is a lot of meditating that goes on when you see what we've seen, what's life about? Poverty. What's happiness, it's a mixed bag of emotions that flood over you and you cannot comprehend it all at once. Perhaps when we're back home we'll derive some meaning, but one thing we know for sure is that so far, the people of Laos have been very warm, inviting and willing to share their lives with us.
That's all for now. The food here at Rivertime has been fantastic and yes, Beerlao is great! What more do you need for a civilized holiday. Air conditioning... bah! No gaps in the floor... pshaw.
I will write again from Luang Prabang but rest assured we are doing well and enjoying ourselves immensely. More adventure tomorrow and more beers.
Sabaidee from Laos,
Paul
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