Dear All,
On Monday morning I start the long drive back up to Bun Tai, in Phongsaly province; this time I’ll split the drive over 2 days (the drive takes between 18-20hrs usually).
And I’m nervous. It is a little like how when you go in for dental work the first time is scary because it is […]
Dear All,
May I possibly be one of the first to wish you Happy Lao New Year 2552, actually Laos has 4 New Years but this is the big one. They celebrate International New Year, Chinese New Year and some even celebrate Vietnamese New Year too. The New Year celebrations last about 10 days, involve a […]
Dear All,
I’m writing this update in the rather more luxurious surroundings of central Vientiane, having just visited my favourite French-Lao cafe. I’ve been dreaming for months of having my perfect Saturday morning again, a lazy breakfast, a gentle stroll, butterflies and hummingbirds dancing around me as I strolled. It is my favourite time of the week, […]