(another) bus ride

Today was another bus ride, from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang. When we caught the bus, it turned out to be the same bus, driver, and wo stevedores that had dropped us off two days before! So, we had another great ride (almost) for six hours through gorgeous and fascinating Laotian countryside and villages. I say almost 'cause the seats were so darned uncomfortable, and this time we were going up and down huge mountains on potholed roads, so it was hard the body just holding on.


Yet another cheesy picture of us, waiting for the bus.


Getting some fruits for the ride


Here's the view we had for nine hours total. Sorry, I can't really do it justice without the Thai and Chinese pop music blaring.


One of my favorite shots of the view out the bus window - the views were fantastic, but difficult to catch in photos. Also, I'm not showing the numerous little villages we went through, with the kids and daily life, nor the slash-and-burn agriculture all along the road.


Emilie looks comfortable doesn't she - that's not realistic, it's only because I'm across the aisle snapping the photo. Old Korean buses really aren't built for bodies like hers and mine.