Laos
Starting off with a speed boat from Huay Xai in Laos' far west going along the Mekong river for six hours at probably 50 to 60 km/h. Not enough time on this trip for the beautiful mountains around Luang Prabang. Then stopover in Vang Vieng (these are new from 2013). Then on to Vientiane.
Speed boat on the Mekong from Chiang Khong to Luang Prabang Morning view over Mekong in Luang Prabang Typical fish presentation on a market in Luang Prabang Countryside near Vang Vieng Countryside near Vang Vieng Countryside near Vang Vieng Countryside near Vang Vieng Wooden Bridge in Vang Vieng Walking up a river bed near Vang Vieng Arrive in the jungle near Vang Vieng Harvesting palm hearts is hard work Harvesting palm hearts Harvesting palm hearts Harvesting palm hearts Harvesting palm hearts Harvesting palm hearts Harvesting palm hearts Harvesting palm hearts Hunting in the mountains around Vang Vieng Farmer near Vang Vieng Kick Volley Ball, near Vang Vieng Village life near Vang Vieng Village life near Vang Vieng Sunset in Vang Vieng Quiet Moment in the bustle of Vientiane morning market Aside Vientiane morning market