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Friday Flashback: Southern Laos & The Mekong River

School kids cross the old train bridge to Don Det (island)

School kids cross the old train bridge to Don Det (island)

Aside from river tubing in Vang Vieng, I didn't know what Laos would hold for me.  Crossing over from Cambodia, I quickly found myself on Don Det, one of the better “developed” islands situated in the midst of the Mekong River in southern Laos.  Life was slow, very slow.  Sip a beer, talk with other travelers, watch the muddy water wash by, and maybe go for a walk.

When it came time to move onward with my new Parisian friends, we headed further north to check out an old temple complex, Wat Phu.

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Johnson Lamirand

Sunday 1st of January 2012

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Dave

Monday 1st of March 2010

It's seriously the most relaxed country I've ever visited. Even the capital reflects the slower pace of life.

Dave

Monday 1st of March 2010

It's seriously the most relaxed country I've ever visited. Even the capital reflects the slower pace of life.

backpacking-travel-guide

Sunday 28th of February 2010

I really enjoyed the part about life being "slow, very slow". It makes New York look like the circus it really is! Thanks, man for the post. (posted by Tiffany of OTP)

GlobalButterfly

Saturday 27th of February 2010

This is a really powerful photo!!! I'm dying to get to that part of the world.

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