Vietnam, to be honest, and I hope I cause no umbrage to my numerous Vietnamese friends, does not compare to this beautiful place. The people are friendly, they don't try to rip you off and the lifestyle is generally peaceful and relaxed. Crossing the border into Laos was a farce however, as for some reason the beguiling border patrol officers seem to find numerous ways into your pocket. I ended up having to pay for a fucking stamp on my passport when i had already payed the 30 dollar visa fee. I suppose ink is in short supply for those amiable gentlemen.
Upon arrival to Muang Khua i decided that Laos was the best place I have visited yet. Jagged peaks etched across the skyline, flanked with exotic greenery including trees precariously perched in the most impossibly high places. Verdant rivers lazily winding their way through whatever passage time has made for them. Do these descriptions sound pretentious? Sue me, you square.
After having a good night's rest in the quaint village, i noticed a little internet cafe. Ahhh, the good old internet fix. Little did i know that on that very same computer, at that very same time, a little game called Warcraft was installed.Now Warcraft is one of those computer games you just should not start. Kind of like crack cocaine or Heroin, just say no. However i'm a compulsive chap for video games having spent approximately 97.854% of my teenage years squandered on them, I had a bit of a moment. The ultimatum: Double click the icon and spend 6 weeks in Muang Khua... or... go backpacking and live life.
Turns out i was feeling rather audacious and played a glorious hour of swords, magic, orcs, night elves and ever dwindling virtual resources. 1 hour only. I have finally become a man. That was my test of fate.
Till next time
mwaa
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