Day 2 on the boat ! A good sleep and breakfast at our little dive before heading to the boat via the wors roll stand. We were very early in the hope of getting a comfy chair but to our delight we found a different boat. Wide wooden chairs and tables guaranteed a better day on the fast flowing water. The Argentineans once again sat close to our group but they were mostly quiet until 11 – no doubt nursing hangovers (they were up late in the room next to our friends). Later they reverted to their noisy selves lubricated with a bottle of vodka. We entertained ourselves reading, writing posts, chatting and playing battleship (well Arna and I did). The river was at times turbulent causing our long boat to creek and the sun was occasionally interrupted by waves of rain. Nearing Luang Prabang the landscape grew to include high kharst cliffs – quite beautiful.

Arriving in LP our posse split as we went in search of accommodation. The town seems compact and colourful. Full of travelers wandering about and touts desperate for low season business. It didn’t take long to find something acceptable. We ended up with Arna at the SokDee Guest-house and spent the early evening relaxing in our room enjoying the free wifi. We followed the relaxation with a quick dinner on the main street – no shortage of options – before heading home for an early night.

[Pictures: Land Ahoy – stunning views as we approach LP]

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