Luang Prabang ➡️ Vang Vieng

Although the journey wasn't far today, it consumed the middle of the day and was accompanied with lazing about either side. I got the high speed train from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng. The train connects the North of Laos to the South of China (specifically the Yunnan province). Even though I wasn't heading in the direction of China, my bag was scanned at the station. It's allegedly airplane rules; no 100ml+ liquids or sharp objects, but my bags made it through with a full water bottle and scissors, so was all good.
I did have a window seat but when I got there a lady was sitting in it. I did try to say to her she was in my seat, but either language barrier got in the way, or she was pretending not to understand what I was saying (and pointing to) and just wanted to keep the window seat haha. Anyhow, I ended up on the aisle and promptly fell asleep for the first 40 mins, so the window seat would've been wasted on me anyway.
The train travels at 100mph so we got there in no time. I checked into my hostel by 3 and then went to have a wander and find some food. I went back to the hostel and did a bit of planning, and booked an activity tour for tomorrow. It's meant to rain here on the 9th, which in theory should clear up the skies, so I'm not sure if I should hang around til then so I can hot air balloon. Thinking about flying out on the 11th from the next city, so wouldn't give me a lot of time, but we shall see.Read more