an epic transfer ...

As we decided to take a massage course in Chiang Mai Thailand, we had to find away to reach that place again. Vang Vieng though was quite far so we started a huge epic trip. Firstlt, the bus (5h) to the capital of Lao, Vientiane, where we spend only 2 hours. It seemed to be nice place tailored for farangs. We saw many of them living there, working for NGO's, being engaged with local women, or even working for some years. Another bus took us to the Thai borders at Nong Khai that were only 25km away. Soon there is going to be a train connection from Bangkok to Vientiane, that will be an interesting route. Immigration office, border crossing once again and here we are in Thailand for the our second time.
We reached Udon Thani city where we had to change once again a bus. The last was a superb VIP sleeping bus, with very comfy seats and descent toilet (more than 1,5 height). This last leg of the trip lasted 12 more hours. The funny thing were the 6 monks next two us with their orange clothes, semi covered by blankets from the bus company, and listening to music by ipods. A proper ad for apple.
So in total we were travelling 26 hours in a row to reach our favourite destination Chiang Mai. aHowever, we spent only 4 more days there. We learnt how to give a thi massage :p .... Guests were arriving really soon in Thailand and it was Christmas eve, when we reached Bangkok for the second time.