Ban Thôngnami

9:30am: Craig and I had a leisurely breakfast at our hotel and now are leaving for the capital Vientiane by bus.

The section of road from Thakhek to Vang Vieng passes through some spectacular scenery, including limestone outcrops, dense forests and hills. The road is mostly paved but can be occasionally bumpy, so it is advised to take it slow, especially on winding mountain sections.

The last stretch of road between Vang Vieng and Vientiane is a bit more built up, passing through several smaller towns and villages before eventually reaching the former royal capital. Along the way, there were plenty of scenes of local life going by: farmers, fisherman, food stalls, small temples, and schools.

Here are a few pictures of our view on the road. The first picture is of a group of fisherman that I was lucky to capture while the bus was driving on the highway.

After our drop off point at the bus depot, we hopped on a group tuk Tuk to our hotel.Read more