Luang Prabang -Continued!

I am still in Luang Prabang... I have grown rather attached to this little town in Laos. I keep thinking that I should move on and see the rest of Laos, but I am so comfy here... it's hard to leave!

Over the past few days I have visited a gorgeous waterfall, met a full-grown tiger, swung into a wonderful swimming hole tarzan-style, crept into caves filled with Buddha statues, hung out with local Laos children, eaten heaps of yummy food, ridden a mountain bike along rocky and dusty roads with a local guide for company, ridden an elephant, read a few books, booked a bus to Vang Vieng then cancelled the bus to Vang Vieng (due to belly upset that swept in unnanounced then departed just as quickly), played guitar with Laos locals and met loads of spunky, friendly, intelligent falang (foreigners). I have also farewelled many friends and have been experiencing the pain that arises out of attachment (perhaps my Vipassana retreat process is beginning already!).

After meeting two lovely young men from Melbourne who are travelling around SEAsia on mountain bike (heading out to the wilds along goat tracks and trade routes and staying in tiny villages along the way), I am inspired to spend some time off the tourist trail and to visit some more remote areas of this beautiful country.

Tomorrow I will join some Canadians who are heading out to the jungle for some trekking and visits to remote Hmong villages.