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South East Asia – aftermath

There are a bunch of places I missed out on. Here’s where I’d go if / when I return: Vietnam Phú Quốc Saigon – mainly to see the Cu Chi tunnels  Cambodia Phnom Penh – the Killing Fields  Thailand  Krabbi

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Day 15: Vientiane to Hanoi

Last day in Vientiane having a coffee whilst waiting for the taxi. A local walked past carrying fruit in bamboo baskets and pole Then a plane from Vientiane to Hanoi. The big difference was the volume of scooters and rickshaws.

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Day 14: Vientiane – a visit to the COPE museum

First of all, some transport (the one on the right!) An obligatory stone structure of some sort  Surprised to see the UN had a base there  More buildings (can you tell I wasn’t in temple mode!) Then an obligatory visit

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Day 13: Vang Vieng to Vientiane

A great town but time to move on. But first I wanted to check out the Tham Chang (aka Tham Jang) caves. Setting off from the CIA airstrip in town  And up a load of stairs to the cave entrance 

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Day 12: Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng

There’s no plane from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng so took the bus. Loved the scooters on top  Unfortunately, we were delayed somewhat  waiting for the road to be built  But the scenery was great en route  The former CIA

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