Akha Village

The Akha village that we visited on our weird trek from Luang Nam Tha. Was pretty medieval looking (except for the solar panels).

Gibbon Experience Jungle

This is the view of the jungle from our treehouse on the Gibbon Experience in North Laos.

Gibbon Experience Treehouse

Look how high up we slept! It was a private treehouse we had completely to ourselves and the only way in or out was by zipline. It was only a little concerning when we were told that we should evacuate in case of storms or high winds. Although, when we actually HAD a massive storm, we decided that hiding under the duvet was infinitely preferable to zipping in the dark and wet.

Jungle Jamming

Simon jamming with one of the young guides on the Gibbon Experience. Not sure why he was wearing a pink towel and no shoes in the middle of a vast jungle.

Kuang Si Waterfall

The amazingly picturesque Kuang Si Waterfall, near Luang Prabang. We went swimming in the lush aquamarine waters. Nice.

Baguette stall, Luang Prabang

The baguette stall - The last refuge for a vegetarian in Laos. 50p for a huge salad baguette. A steal at half the price.

Nong Khiaw

The dramatic scenery at Nong Khiaw, North Laos.

Laos Temple

One of the many such temples in Luang Prabang.

Muang Ngoi Neua

A chilled out river village with no road access so we had to suffer a very cramped boat ride to get there.

Natural Dyes

Natural dyes being made naturally by us near Luang Prabang. This one in particular is made from the seed of the Annatto tree (pictured). It goes red (also pictured). We had to grind these bad boys up by hand in a pestle and mortar.

Nong Khiaw Village

A pretty village on the Ou river.

Tham Pha Thok Caves

These are the cool limestone caves that we had all to ourselves which we borrowed from the Communist villagers who hid here during the second Indo-China war.

Pigs and Chickens...

...roamin' around like they own the place. Akha village, North Laos.

Simon at the Loom

Simon having a transcendental weaving experience in Luang Prabang.

Simon Zippin Through them Trees

These little zip lines were really REALLY high up...

Buffalos!

Big black water buffalo. These great cute beasts are everywhere in Asia.