Nong Khai, for border crossing to Laos and visit to nearby Laos Capital, Vientiane

Warning! Lopsided load on a Sugar Cane Truck and Trailer, photographed through windscreen |

We stop for coffee. Back on road "Disaster has struck".
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The gaffer looks on in dismay
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It’s a real mess
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but help may be on its way
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Another marvellous lunch at an idyllic restaurant - so many new dishes each day. Nui is a wonder!
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Heather takes Nan for a long walk. |

Henry and I examine the adjoining river-houses, popular for picnics, in the extreme heat of summer. |

Our big day in Laos - don't worry, if you haven't a pen for the Visa Form, State will sell you one.
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Many Monks line up to cross into Laos. |
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For our trip we have to change to a Laos vehicle. Here is our Laos Driver |

and youthful Guide. |

At Vientiane a VIP visitation is in progress, with many officials, on-lookers
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and police around
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Soon the all-clear is given. Heather and Guide set off to explore the Temple. |
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See fine plastic tube scaffolding. Wish we could take some back to UK, for overdue roof repairs. |

A man sells superb, instant digital camera prints
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from a portable machine |

Victory Gate. |
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adjoining park |

It's a lovely hot day;
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note colourful assortment of parasols. |
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Heather admires an important sculptor |
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and has a final look at the Temple. |
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Have "Chinese" lunch, photo other tourists |

On 10km trip back to border, see workers in fields |
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