No breakfast? But before I head back to Laos, I first have a hearty breakfast for the long journey. Far from it - even at 9.00 a.m. most shops are still closed, as are all restaurants. Is that even possible? In China? Numerous people are sitting on the sidewalks, on their tiny little chairs, sipping...
The Loneliness of the Night
What I don't know early in the morning - the trip from Chiang Khong to Luang Namptha will be a journey through the deep night. But one thing at a time... For a month now there has been no ferry, no more stairs, no more hustle and bustle at the customs post. There is now a wide bridge, guarded by two ostentatious...