We woke up around 6:30 on the floor of a balcony in northern Laos. It was admittedly a bit nice to wake up outside to crisp, clean air, but I was also in a lot of discomfort from sleeping on wooden planks the whole night. We decided to go find the owner, Gabriel, to get … More 4/30/18: Hardest Hike Yet: Muang Ngoi, Laos
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 started the morning with a goodbye: Tim, who I had met on my first day in Nong Khiaw, was leaving to head back to Luang Prabang. It’s always weird when you spend a few days with someone and then say goodbye, knowing you will most likely never see them again. I learned new German … More 4/27/18: Killing Snakes & Eating Cicadas (Trekking In Northern Laos, Day 1)