We left the sanctuary of Luang Prabang and travelled to Nong Khiaw today. I've decided that Luang Prabang is not really an Asian City, it's too clean and tidy, however Asia has now slapped me in the forehead again.... It took 4 hours to arrive here on a very bumpy, windy, dusty, dirty road. It was so bumpy we had to hang onto the seats in front of us! Basically we left Luang Prabang, took a right turn and headed for whoop whoop ville.... and here we are in the middle of nowhere. This is a very small town, so small in fact that when I booked accommodation, 8 months ago, I had to book 2 separate places. Tonight we are at Nong Khiaw Riverside and tomorrow we move to Mandala Ou. Haven't seen any tuk tuk's yet so the locals will get a treat watching 6 very white people dragging their luggage from one side of town to the other.
The Town Centre
Our cute little bungalows.... Apparently there are heaters under the beds which you need to switch on 1 hour prior to going to bed?
Looking back across the river at our bungalows....
