Monday 17 November 2014

Day 31-34: Thakhek- karst mountains, rock climbing; drive to Vientiane


Sunset over Thailand across the Mekong
Monks along the Mekong
Thurs, Nov 13 – Sun, Nov 16

Thakhek is a chill little town on the Mekong with lots of undulating limestone karst hills, caves, grottoes and rivers between it and the Vietnam border, only 150km away.  We decided to stay here and explore for a few days as Mark has to wait until later next week for an interview in Vientiane.  While Mark was catching up on some work I drove out through the spectacular hills, went swimming in a blue lagoon, and did a whole day of fabulous rock climbing at ‘Green Climbers Home’.
Blue lagoon for a swim
Green Climbers Home
Rock climbing



Yoga on the small ledge
 On Sunday we drove to Vientiane on great roads through the countryside.  We saw some women submerged in a pond up to their chests who were fishing with traditional Laos dip nets on bamboo poles.  Arrived in Vientiane and had a short walk along the Mekong and through town to get our bearings – lots of places to go back to later this week.
Total driving time: 5:30 hrs
 Total distance: 340km
Women fishing with dip nets



  




Goat crossing

Goose crossing


Cow crossing








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