Going to Laos

Day 45 (14/05/08): Chiang Khong, Thailand - Houay Xai, Laos

Just a brieft post here. I am currently in Chiang Khong in Thailand, doing some last bits of organisation before I cross the Mekong river this afternoon into Laos, the fourth country of my trip. Laos has no ATMs and so I need to cash some travellers cheques into US dollars, which are accepted all over Laos. There isn't much at all in Houay Xai, so I am spending most of my time on the Thai side. I've heard there is only one computer connected to the internet there available for public use. I will spend the night in Houay Xai, and then in the morning start my Gibbon Experience adventure for three days. After that I will take the two day slow boat down to Luang Prabang, which is quite a developed tourist destination. So don't expect any updates from me for a little while!