The bakers start work at 10am, that sums Laos up pretty well

Currently relaxing in the south of Laos on Don Det, one of the 4000 islands in the area....life is pretty good right now. We have a basic bungalow along the river for 2 bucks a night...when i say basic, i mean basic, but when you have a patio with 2 hammocks you dont have to fight over, good food, hot weather, and a few good books, basic is all you really need anyways.

The baker on the island starts work at 10am, the doughnuts and bread are finished by 3pm, that sums up the Laos work ethic right there. Everyone is relaxed, not stressed, and just genuinely sweet and kind. No wonder people say they overstayed their visa's here or that they never wanted to leave.

We rented bikes one day (yes, we did get ourselves out of the hammocks at one point), and did some exploring. Crossed a few insane adrenaline pumping bridges carrying our bikes (it was hard enough as it was!). One was 2 pieces of bamboo one to balance your feet on while you crossed and one as a railing. The other was an old railway track with the gaps between being a foot wide...easy to fall through to the valley below...i was happy i renewed my health insurance as i was crossing it, that is for sure!

3 days here and it is too easy to slide into the pace of life, we had to get out before we got sucked in!

btw, Laos coffee is amazing! It tastes like smooth chocolate! I dont know why the world has no idea about it yet!