A plan seems to be emerging (with dates and everything)...

This morning: mould the ever-changing plan into recognisable shape thus

This afternoon: minivan to Lao's biggest waterfall and some local villages

Tomorrow: bus to Vien Viang for climbing, kayaking and tubing

Dec 9: bus to Vientiane; do Vientiane

Dec 10: fly to Krabi, bus and boat to Railay/Tonsai; go climbing

Dec12: bus to Khao Lak; go scuba diving at the Similan Islands, end up in Phuket

Dec 15/16: fly home