Preluded by a near-30 hour journey, the relaxed charm of Vientiane feels invaluable for our mental well being. Our first day we watched the sun glide over the Mekong river, darkening Thailand and Tango-ing Laos, with shared beers at a rooftop bar before eating at a French bistro. Ordering the cheapest wine, we were brought a more expensive bottle by mistake, or not, either way I nodded. The next time a waiter presents a bottle I'll make sure to examine it rather than accepting without looking, continuing my conversation and paying twice the price when the bill arrives.
The next day we filled with a cafe culture of coffee and newspapers before meandering along shady Rues (if one can do so along such long, wide roads) pilfering bookshops and rifling makeshift markets before perusing various religious spots. All the while it's been hotter than the sun, Lynn.
Coming tomorrow: Georgie is going to cycle for the first time in years. Stay tuned.
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