Next, we're intending to to bus to Houa Xai (has various spellings, doubtless this isn't one of them) to the southwest of Nam Tha, near the Thai border. From here, it's possible to stowaway on a cargo ship down the Mekong (two day journey) as far as Luang Prabang.
Not sure when I'll next be online - My Darling Sister, I'd like a proper Skype-catch-up when you're not in class ;)
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