So we were still in Vang Vieng, the planning was to stay there about 3 days but there is so much to do and we had such a great time that we eventually stayed 6 days.
We wanted to visit the famous Blue Lagoon in Vang Vieng and we wanted to go there by our favorite way of transport: a scooter. Because our "great" resort was a bit out of the center, we thought it would be smart to arrange a scooter through the hotel. Overall, no idea what the prices were at the center and so we said yes to the amount of 150,000 KIP (+/- 17 euros). Once we arrived in the center we were shocked because we saw the signs hanging out with the scooter prices. Did we see 50,000 KIP or did they forget the 1? Without a doubt we returned to the hotel again and shoved the scooter back into the owner's face. Don't mess with us! Well, this bastard had ruined our temper and we decided to go to the Blue Lagoon the next day on a scooter of 50,000 KIP 😉
The ride was really beautiful and the Blue Lagoon was very blue! Of course, we couldn't miss a climbing session and we went into a cave way up high. At the end we took a swim in the lagoon and watched many different people jump from a high branch into the lagoon. Some just jumped and some at to have the encouragement of all the people there (about 50) to let themselves fall.
So it was a great and beautiful day, and of course we ended this day in the Sakura bar.
A few days earlier in Vientiane talked to a Dutch couple during a tuktuk ride. Pim and Esther. 2 fun idiots from Rotterdam who we would definitely meet again in Laos since they were doing the same route. And there they were, in the Sakura bar! First we met in Vientiane, we saw each other again in Vang Vieng and then we also agreed to keep in contact to meet up in Luang Prabang again. After many drinks and dances in the Sakura bar, it was about 12 o'clock so it was time to roll on to the next bar. On the way, Pim yelled suddenly: "I really have to poop!" Our response was, "Yesyes Pim calm down, we're almost at the Fever bar. There you can go to the toilet."
'No way people! I'm not going to clubpoop' and he disappeared into a restaurant.
Well Pim, we have not heard this term ''clubpooping'' often, but we're sure to keep it in!
Then stumble back on your flipflops to the hotel, sleep for a few hours and be worth the next day... Awesome! We really felt like students again.
In spite of our hangover, this day there was something fun on the program, flying over Vang Vieng during sunset! Helmet on, straps fastened, Go Pro in hand, start engine and fly into the air. It was really amazing!
These were our adventures in beautiful Vang Vieng. Curious about our stories in Luang Prabang? You can read that in our next blog!