I decided to go for a run when I woke up. I hadn’t planned on running this morning, especially since I drank quite a bit the night before, but I felt good and wanted to do it. It was really hilly and challenging, which makes sense since Nong Khiaw is a mountain town. At one … More 4/29/18: Rats In Our Bungalow (Muang Ngoi, Laos)
I woke up and had breakfast at the guesthouse: bread with fruit. During breakfast I talked with Tom, a friend from high school, on the phone. It was really nice and long overdue. I hadn’t talked to him since I left four months ago. Adrian, Tim, Mateus and I left for the 100 Waterfalls trek … More 4/26/18: 100 Waterfalls Trek (Nong Khiaw)
I went for a run at 6:30. It was really picturesque, but also quite challenging. I was running in rolling hills the entire time. A bunch of kids on bicycles were riding to school, and all of them said hi and waved to me as they passed me. It was so adorable. I got breakfast … More 4/25/18: Hardcore Relaxation In Nong Khiaw
I had breakfast at the guesthouse (a simple veggie noodle soup), and packed up. Falko, Mateus, Adrian, and I were leaving for Nong Khiaw at 8:30 am. I heard Falko asking our receptionist if he could change his bus from the morning to afternoon, and I asked him why he wanted to change. He told … More 4/24/18: Chilling In The Mountains: Nong Khiaw, Laos
I woke up really late– around 11 am– and had breakfast with Adrian. I got vegetable and tofu stir fry, which was super oily and not very good. Just as we were finishing up, Mateus and Joe walked up and joined our table. Once we were back at the hostel, everyone laid back down for … More 4/20/18: Whiskey Overload In Vang Vieng
I woke up at 6 and went for an incredibly slow 4 mile run. I was still feeling a bit sick, and couldn’t go any faster than a 10:30 min/mile pace. I blogged at the hostel for a few hours until Adrian got up, and then we went for breakfast down the street. I got … More 4/19/18: Partying In Vang Vieng
I woke up pretty early, at 7:30. I got breakfast at the guesthouse with Kevin, Quinn (American), and Gabriel (Romanian)– Quinn and Gabriel are two people who I had met the night before. I got fried noodles, which were quite greasy. And of course, my bike fell on its side once more before exiting the … More 4/14/18: Day 2 of Thakhek Motorcycle Loop: Alone Again