Laos

Vientiane: "Visa Run"

Vientiane: Visa Run

Vientiane, Laos

January 12-16, 2009
Dear Family and Friends,
Sabai Dee,

Here's a good one:

"The reason I didn't recognize you, Jan, is because when we met six years ago, you were fat. Now you are slim and younger looking."

So said my friend Kia, a lovely Laotian woman, who with her husband Wisai, runs a small restaurant in Vientiane.

So what am I doing in Vientiane?

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Location

vientiane
Laos
17° 57' 37.602" N, 102° 36' 44.298" E

Vientiane and Luang Probang, Laos: "Rain"

Vientiane, Laos

Bangkok

Thailand

July 29, 2002

Dear Family and Friends,

I am not feeling particularly clever or articulate at the moment. I am sad. I am leaving Southeast Asia after almost six weeks.

Cambodia - a wonderful adventure: ancient temples, unusual scenery, smiling faces and delicious food in a country struggling to regain its footing after years of war and torment.

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Location

Luang Probang
Laos
19° 52' 30.8136" N, 102° 9' 3.1644" E