When we got to the parking area, one of the drunkest Laotians immediately jumped on one of our bikes and insisted he drive, to show us the way. He was holding a bunch of stuff in one hand and a bunch of alcohol in his stomach, so he would be driving one handed while seeing at least two of everything. I think the only reason he wanted to drive our bike was because he was too … [Read more...]
New Year’s Lao Style – Water Fights, Karaoke and Drinking in a River
The next morning, our smooth, paved road soon turned into a rough, dusty gravel road and would stay that way for the next two days of the motorbike 'loop'. It was slow going as we had to weave all over the road, picking our way between large holes, puddles, jagged rocks, patches of sand and of course oncoming traffic. Aside from the road, most of the day was uneventful. That … [Read more...]