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Monday, January 4, 2016

What to do with 6 hours in Vientiane, Laos

What to do when you have 6 hours to spend in the capitol of Laos (awaiting a not so special 10 hour sleeper bus)...



First, start walking, towards the temples and the big-highlighted places on the ever favorite tourist map.


-Ignore every couple you see and smile in the fact that you are brave and wonderful and on your own in this beautiful world as a glittery gypsy with zero obligations.

-Resist the urge to put on headphones on your long, long walk. A.) Because this is life and the smells and sounds and all of it is NOW. B.) Its dangerous.


-Take pictures of things you don't understand but think are important.

-Sneak in the back entrances of temples 


"Friend Ryan"




-Meet a friend.:) And in turn we both have picture taker buddies:)


-Travel towards the mapped destinations with this new friend.




-Take pictures of random Tuk Tuks, because its not like you don't have 20 of these already.


-Visit all the places that are gold and shiny and full of Buddhas.








-NEVER forget to look up ...









-Hit an ancient gong, as loud as you can...


-Pretend you are the Pope...



-Spent almost 2 hours in a coffee shop with new friend talking about Stargate SG1 and life...





-Finally, grab uber cheap Indian food and some more samosas to go for your (not so amazing journey on a sleeper bus).

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