Now in Laos

3 buses, 1 ferry ride later, now in northern town of Laos, called Lam Na Tha. The reason for coming here was to go into the jungle. It is so called virgin territory and has 37 large mammals as friends, ie , elephants, leopards, tigers. So should be a good time. I go in to the jungle tomorrow and should come out in about 3 days. It is also so called 'monsoon season' right now, you would never know it as it has been extremely hot and dry so far! Walking down the streets yesterday I think I lost about a gallon of water. Laos people are pretty cool and laid back, suits me much better than Thailand. One funny thing of note, up here there seem to be nothing but French tourist. It is like fashion, one magazine or book writes about what is cool and the next thing you know everyone is doing it! Lao Beer is the latest beverage of choice, just don't tell the Buddha on me. Life is good, doing the best I can to enjoy the moment!