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The trip on a sleeper bus was cool and comfortable. But just the same, I have failed to take a good sleep. That's my problem, I cannot earn a nap while in motion. Our room in Rama Hotel  I initially thought it would take us 12 hours to reach Luang Prabang but the bus already settling at its designated bay at the Bus Terminal at 6am. It was indeed a smooth 10-hour ride. The Floating Restaurant for the Mekong River Tour to Pak Ou Caves Without further ado, Auntie Myrna and I hired a tuktuk to take us to Rama Hotel. We were again fortunate to be accommodated right there and then. And we decided to start the city right away. The Hotel Rama's receptionist was too kind to assist us and obtained 2 seats at the Dine and Cruise with Nava Mekong Restaurant. The route of the river cruise The cruise through the murky Mekong River to the famous Pak Ou Caves started at 10am. It was completely a unique experience on a floating restaurant. Our first stop was at the so-cal...

In Vientiane for the first time. Wat Si Saket This has been a predetermined overseas tour, with prebooked tickets and long-reserved hotel accommodations. But I never thought I would end up unprepared. I packed less than necessary; have not bought US dollar bills, just informed my bank at the last minute to open my ATM card for withdrawal in Laos. Wat Si Muang The actual tour started with queues, to check in, to pay travel tax, to immigration counter clearance. The travel partner this time is Auntie Myrna, and we met at the airport already. She flew in straight from Cagayan de Oro City. Ho Phra Kew Temple We flew to KL via Cebu Pacific Air on the night of Oct 27 and landed in Malaysia at early dawn. We spent few hours at the airport then passed through Malaysian Immigration, then checked in for the connecting flight via AirAsia to Vientiane at 7am of Oct 28. Buddha collection surrounding Wat Si Saket We were fortunate enough to be accommodated early at the N...