Farewell to the lovely Luang Prabang, greetings Hanoi!

The last couple of days in Luang Prabang were amazing.

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I loved the architecture, the temperature was just right and there was amazing food everywhere!

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We ate most nights at the Hmong night market (just around the corner from where we were staying – Seng Phet Guesthouse, highly recommended), where we encountered "boring" dishes like noodles, chilli fish, pork & chicken buns and spring rolls. There were also more interesting dishes, like pig's brain, buffalo and chicken heads, which Rich was game enough to try:

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For a pittance, we always managed to have a feast:

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I was in heaven! Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end, and we had to say bye to our new-found friends (2 Aussies and a random Swede). Although we only spent 8 days together, it feels like we've known each other a lifetime! I'm going to miss you Richard, Mara and Mathias!

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We flew to Hanoi yesterday. Laos is desolate in comparison to the throngs of scooters, cars and people in the streets of Hanoi.

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Being able to eat Pho on the side of the street (for less than US$1) has been great, though:

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I'm looking forward to exploring more of Hanoi and the rest of Vietnam over the next week!

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