On the edge of Eurasia. From Novosibirsk to Malaysia on SUVs. Part VI. Laos. Through Laos Vietnam.
Part VI. Laos. Through Laos Vietnam.
SMILING AND PEACEFUL PEOPLE. A RIOT OF JUNGLE. IN THE LAO VILLAGE.
Part I. Kazakhstan
Part II.Uzbekistan
Part III.Tajikistan
Part IV.Kyrgyzstan
Part V/1. China
Part V/2. China
Part V/3. China
After a month's stay in China we were finally leaving China with a huge number of impressions. As a child I was a children's encyclopedia in several volumes. I still remember that it describes Soviet bloc countries: Vietnam, Laos, Kampuchea. Remember pictures with exotic vegetation, Vietnamese hats and smiling faces of Asians. It seemed like something distant and unreal. Now it's distant and unreal meets us.Time off and go live in Novosibirsk radio.
Typical housing along the road.
The post is made already for some traditional reasons. The whole test lasts 15 minutes and we are on the territory of the Lao people's Democratic Republic. It is quite different from China.
First of all, people, are cute, quiet and smiling. Are not bothersome and annoying, like Chinese.
Homes in the main "hut on chicken legs", a wooden box one meter on a four-foot poles. The purpose for which they are built that way, we don't know exactly, but assumed it was done to make all sorts of creeping reptiles did not get in the home.
Children are children everywhere, again, unlike China, they just quietly stand and look at us.
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In the first village, in a cafe, we suddenly find a menu in English, which makes us very happy, for guide more with us there, and the local language, of course, we don't know. Time in the evening, to Luang Prabang, the city where we're going, only 250 km away But no! Soon it gets dark, and the road turns into a clay the broken primer, abundantly watered by rain. The road winds in the mountains, and winds how much, on average straights are only 100-200 m. besides, the road is very narrow, the average speed drops to 20-30 km / h there are no Alternatives, and we slowly and steadily crawling on the slippery clay up and down. After several hours of riding, finally, begins the long-awaited asphalt. Now the speed of 50-60 km / h seems insane. After an hour, observed the eerie picture of headlights pulls out two crazy cows cross the road at an incredible speed, something lying on the road. We approach and see a local resident lying on the pavement, a moped beside her. Head in a large puddle of blood spreads (helmets here not wearing one). Any sounds or movements the patient makes. Fortunately the local run up and carry the body. Trying to get your impulse to get the camera. He is alive or not we don't understand. Looks like he crashed into those cows. For three nights, we arrive in the ancient Luang Prabang.
Bright sun, beautiful surroundings, clean large pool. I think we can relax for real.
The hotel grounds are a tropical Paradise on the banks of the river, a small Bungalow in the middle of all sorts of tropical greenery.
From the pool came when it was already dark. Everything is so good and wonderful that to move anywhere you do not want and we just enjoy peace, nature and care of Laotians. They, incidentally, is almost not visible, they are quiet, kind and very Executive.
Town itself is very small. We saw it late in the evening, hitting the market in the center. Everything is so peaceful and quiet.
Children sleeping on the floor, the bench and the table — common pattern.
Advertising "Beeline" constantly reminds about the Motherland.
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Unfortunately, we have a schedule that's driven by a clear date of entry into Vietnam, therefore, we have to endure.
Full immersion in Laos takes place in one of the local villages. We purposefully stop in the Outback . The hut on chicken legs, a huge amount of grimy children.
Undersized local residents with interest and looking us over.
Jeanne traditionally arranges the distribution of small gifts around it is going to a decent crowd.
Frame from the movie.
In the crowd in addition to children, there are adults who are also waiting their turn.
Feel like the Spanish conquistadors at the meeting of the Indians, it seems that us in exchange for the gifts we will bring the placer gold. Country, of course, is very, very poor...
Play the correspondent talking to the camera about local homes.
The nature of Paradise. Low mountains are literally drowning in tropical thickets.
The river has traditionally been full of clay and therefore crimson color.
As elsewhere, life is concentrated close to the water.
Late evening arrive in the capital of Laos, Vientiane. This is the most humble we have seen the capitals. Buildings not higher than five, a small number of machines, once is enough in order to understand what kind of a city.
Fun happens when we go from the capital. Typical of the diversity of mopeds suddenly separated one and starts to go in front of us, strangely waving his hand down. A few moments we litsezreem this picture, simultaneously discussing the strangeness of Asians, suddenly I notice that wearing the driver of this vehicle somehow unusual, light beige clothes resembling a uniform. "So this is the police" strikes me! Indeed, it is employees of local traffic police.
In broken English they explained to me that I wanted to see our documents. Examining my license and registration, he explains why he stopped us. Oh my God! How could I! I was talking on the phone while driving! Judging by their faces this is a very serious violation. It makes me only smile, because among all this traffic chaos, driving, lack of helmets and at least some order on the road, talking on the phone looks very innocent prank. The guard offers to come to the station because of such a heinous act entails a fine in the amount of 100 000 Lao Kip (about 300 rubles). Looking at the guards from top to bottom, I explain that there is no time and here is your fine, take it right here and now. In General, the usual corrupt as everywhere else. This, incidentally, is the first and only penalty in the 67 days.
Today we have serious time pressure, we need to 19-00 make it to the border with Vietnam, therefore we very quickly, in front of 350 km.
In some places the road openly clay.
Around the start of the rice fields.
Our way lies along the Mekong river on the other side already Thailand.
But we will get there soon: Vietnam, Cambodia and then Thailand. The road becomes all the more picturesque, we are very sorry that we are so in a hurry. We pass one of the national parks. It seems that we are somewhere in Disneyland, so perfect and beautiful tropical landscapes. Crystal-clear rivers, butterflies, lush vegetation. Very much I like to come here again.
At 18-15 we arrive at the border. Behind us is a bus stop from which flows about fifty local residents. Still we have time to put stamps in passports. Customs a long time deliberating what to do with us, somewhere to call and vigorously gesticulating. It's like looking for a customs Declaration, which we have, but we are loud, emotionally, pointing to his watch explains that we have to go. Soon the gate opens in front of us Vietnam.
To be continued...
The fourth series of the film "the end of Eurasia 2013". Laos, Vietnam
Waiting for new adventures! Chic films watched! Respect to You and Your team ! Navara was very sorry, I hope she's okay now!
kamerzan
this year ) in summer
Fixed still? Probably the right decision, still faithful horse, can not throw :-)
and all that was at hand...the candy, the little stuff from hotels that Janna took of the bathrooms
And at the entrance to Laos you fill temporary importation of the vehicle? ))))) I think not.t.to 15 min not to do)))).the trick is that usually these countries are allowed without it — but the output — Shysh.)).ahh, still good... not only knowledge is power but ignorance is strength)))
About people... yeah... that Laotians, Cambodians Northern villages... very quiet, smiling... allowed into the house, laughing... left a very good feeling from them...
Alex thanks for the story, I started with your videos but lyrics are no less interesting, the only one just in love ))
I kaeza, you know how poor Laos is adding to its fleet :)
and they smile to unsuspecting campers.
smart film:)
and all these "sounds" of nature look at people as "eat":))
with rice, I wonder:))
Oh my God! between two fires stopped!
I'm in the last year from Vladivostok to the Crimea travelled on a bike ...now I want the republics to pass ...I would like to know what problems the documents . visas and tomopterna can be
We visited in the framework of the project "Asian ring", a year earlier. I'll write about it.
Offset. 5+. Continue in the same spirit.
If you go to Antarctica — willing to share the hardships.
this is not the week to fly to Turkey ))) very cool! white ... so people who own their own doing this way and share the experienced impressions! Super!
Greetings, excellent post, great photos, beautiful in Laos, the language is very much like Thai
The Vietnamese are not less annoying, but only in turisticheski popular places. For 3 months I lived here, I realized that the South Vietnamese are traded less willingly than in the North.
How cooooool! What a journey! Super) thought that Novosibirsk is also possible to travel interesting)) believed that only with MSK-Peter can really drive, let's say in Europe)))
Yes come to love. We would have summer all year round, it would be the same number of mopeds and bikes. Really easy stuff
Banyxa524
they have tropical storms and cars often drowns. it's a bike you can and at the height of the lift to be safe. and traffic is dense, too. this is my opinion)
Actually the reason is much easier. A moped is much easier and more affordable machines, and the people in Southeast Asian countries, not very rich. Can travel almost anywhere. And besides, unlike our climate, mopeds can be operated all year round.
they have tropical storms and cars often drowns. it's a bike you can and at the height of the lift to be safe. and traffic is dense, too. this is my opinion)
I was surprised. The first time Vietnam came. I almost bought a SIM card but "experienced" from told to purchase a local SIM. There rates cool Russia call was about 6 minutes RUB And Russian pictures 150. Then podkluchil special services but still about 100 rubles a minute. Yes, Vietnam still has a gift from uncle Ho ( Ho Chi Minh) money spent on long distance .go to the special account for internal conversations.
Beeline. It looks like there is everywhere and in Vietnam, too, but the local cheaper))
why, the issued temporary importation. Then away we gave.All was quiet. I would even say we left without consulting anyone )
Super!
I continue with the rest of You too.
God forbid Your cars never Lomat...and You have to deal only with pleasant moments on the way!
bakuchelli
we here is a house I saw in Thailand — like to increase the contrast it was put there) a-a.d-cd.net/6106022s-960.jpg
and we thought that the houses put on the legs, so that during the rainy season flooded the inside of the house... but maybe against creeping reptiles :)
this is probably the house of the OWNER of Laos. :-) Judging by the photos of the capital — there's even a President of poorer house holds.
we here is a house I saw in Thailand — like to increase the contrast it was put there) a-a.d-cd.net/6106022s-960.jpg
and we thought that the houses put on the legs, so that during the rainy season flooded the inside of the house... but maybe against creeping reptiles :)