So I am extremely excited about finally being able to travel again whether on my own, with friends, and/or colleagues.  It has been many years since I have traveled anywhere.  Cambodia was the first time in 6 years where I felt healthy and happy enough to travel.  Saw some wonderful locations, took some amazing photos, and met some great people  – see previous posts.

Now I am happy to be going to Laos which is suppose to be one of the best countries in the world to travel to because there is lots to see and do in this land-locked country.  I cannot wait to see the beautiful buddhas, see the night markets, and wander through the peaceful areas.  Have not figured out housing yet or my exact itinerary but I am hoping that the experience in Cambodia translates to my experience in Laos 🙂

I managed to book a roundtrip flight from China to Laos for $480 USD – even cheaper than the Chinese discount websites 🙂  Flying in and out of Wuhan is ultra expensive.  While we might be a train hub in China, we do not have flight services direct to South East Asia like Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Hong Kong does 🙁

There is a Lao Consulate in Kunming China and direct bus service from the Chinese city through Luang Prabang the tourist city of Laos.  Also, for the Americans there is a visa on arrival program which also includes the Chinese.  Our visas are $50 USD and the Chinese visas are only $20 USD so our Chinese friends can go with us 🙂  Sometimes we run into issues because the visas are harder to come by for Chinese citizens.

Blessed to be an American if nothing else than for the travel visas.

Current Mood: Excited to travel to Laos and to experience the peace other friends have found there before.