Transit

So starting tonight and then again in a few weeks, I will be looking at shitloads of transit time. Tonight, I commence my trek to Luang Prabang, Laos. It begins with a somewhat length bus ride to Nong Khai, where I sleep for a few hours before crossing Thailand and Laos borders and then getting the "slow boat". It really is slow: we actually stop for the night somewhere and get going the next day before finally arriving at Luang Prabang. Total time ranges around forty-eight hours! I know: it sounds crazy, but it's cheaper than flying and apparently on the slow boat you meet all kinds of interesting people. Hopefully I'll feel a little more social by then. Oddly enough, I'm kind of looking forward to this adventure. Wish me luck, and pray that there's a really hot single (!) guy sitting beside me!

So a popular question has been how long will I stay in Laos. And to tell you the truth, I haven't the faintest. I was only supposed to stay in Thailand for a month, but as we can see, I'm leaving ten days after that. My visa will only be good for a month, though (but it can be extended). However, when I do decide to leave, it seems I will be facing a twenty-four hour bus ride to Hanoi. It really seems like I have no love for myself.

So as I have stated, I have been in Thailand for quite some time. And, to tell the truth, I'm a little sad that I am leaving. I've really been taking my time of late, which has allowed me to settle down in the places that I have been to and really absorb the local scene. Thailand has been the familiar for the last little bit, but now I'm venturing into the somewhat unknown; don't get me wrong though: apparently Laos is great, with everyone ranting and raving about it.

I'm sure I'll be back, though.