Traveling

It's in the North- why didn't anyone tell me???

After 2 buses (11hrs) and only 2 flat tires, I am in Northern Laos. Hell ya. I hated the South, well not hated so much as was unimpressed by, so I am very happy to be up here. Who was I kidding , I am not a water baby, I don't like beaches or chilling out. I need my mountains and cool air. And they are here. I am in a town called vang Vieng with a bunch of other tourists. Stoned ones. Ok, that's mean, they are not all floating on air, but just one walk down the main street and you will find many of them lounging, passed out or close, in front of large televisions.
I will spend 3 nites here and then head to Luang Prabang.
Nepal is off. http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/international/AP-Nepal.html?_r=2&oref=login

but i am still not so convinced. The girls are heading to Kolkata instead and will trek in Darjeeling. At this point I know nothing of India, nothing so I ahve to do a bit of research before deciding I think.

posted by jjoollee @ 7:16 PM