From Luang Prabang I headed up a 3 hour bus ride north to Nong Khiaw. There was really nothing in this city. I mean that in a peaceful way, and not in a boring way. I just kind of enjoyed the day. I met and had lunch with a motley crew while there. I had lunch with a mother and son from Vancouver, a retired couple from Sydney, and a British girl about my age. It was very pleasant, just odd. After lunch I just walked the streets a little, read on my gorgeous balcony, and took a nap. I followed this by grabbing dinner with the retired couple and the British girl. It was just really nice.
The next day the British girl and myself took a boat up river to Muang Ngoi Neua. This was a truly spectacular city. It isn't accessible by road, and has no electricity. I met a couple of guys from Australia there, a dude from New York,a guy from England, and a Canadian who has been living in China for a while. This was the ultimate chill spot. We just sat, drank, ate, and sang. Apparently the guy from England, the guy from Canada, and both Australians were musicians, and all of the coincidentally were traveling with guitars. Apparently everyone was into classic 70rock, and we spent hours singing old Neil Young songs. I impressed everyone with my ability to recite almost all of his songs. So, after a few beers, I had no issue acting as lead vocals. All in all it was just incredible, but nightfall we were hanging out by candle light, and really just having a great time.
The next day we headed back to Luang Prabang by boat. This may have been the highlight of everything so far. The whole 6 hour ride was just so beautiful, I'm not really sure what else to say other than the pictures don't even come close to doing it justice. It is just something everyone needs to see and do for themselves on day.
When we got back, I headed to the same hostel, showered, relaxed, and then met the same guys (the British girl stayed up north). We had dinner, and a few more beers, and just enjoyed one of the most charming little places in the world.
The next day I had breakfast, and headed to a flight to Chiang Mai Thailand. Everything so far has just been great!
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