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As I travelled through Laos, the Mekong River made a lasting impression. It was the first thing I saw as I entered the country across the Friendship Bridge to Vientiane, it was ever present as I explored the spiritual heart of Laos at Luang Prabang, and finally it was my highway as I made my way back to Thailand on the slow boat to Huay Xai. The Mekong River is a beautiful, powerful force of nature that is full of life. This is the Mekong River in photos.
On the slow boat near Luang Prabang
Boats on the banks of the Mekong River at Luang Prabang
A boat on the river at sunset in Vientiane
Limestone mountains near Luang Prabang
Sunset on the river at Luang Prabang
On the slow boat at Pakbeng
A local enjoying the sunset at Vientiane
View of the Mekong through the trees at Luang Prabang
A boat getting loaded up with supplies while on the slow boat near Pakbeng
On the slow boat after dropping off some passengers at a small village
Some rowers make their way up the river at sunset in Vientiane
Sunset on the Mekong in Vientiane
Great photos
Thanks Lee
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Beautiful photos! It looks very serene and beautiful. How many days were you on the slow boat? Did you get bored at all?
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Thanks Maggie. I was on the slow boat for 2 days between Luang Prabang and Huay Xai (Where you can cross into Thailand) in Laos – about 9 hours each day. I didn’t find it boring at all, apart from all of the amazing scenery I just relaxed and read a book and also got some writing done.
Oh, nice. Two days sounds like the pefect amount of time!
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