May 24, 2026
Twenty-one years ago today, Tina and I crossed the Mekong river from Thailand into Laos and and booked a one-day boat trip to Luang Namtha. This is how it went. * * * May 24, 2005 The immigration officer in Huay Xai held out his hand for thirty baht. I started reaching for my pocket, then stopped. Why am I paying this guy? He must have read it on my face, because he turned a laminated card around so I could see it. Office Hours 8am–6pm Overtimeee Fee 15 baht 4pm–6pm Overtime. Spelled with three…
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