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Hi all,
I'm going to go to Luang Prabang from Huay Xai in mid-June and I wonder if the monsoon is going to prevent the slowboats from travelling via this route?
Has that happened before?
Guess i am abit paranoid after watching news of the floods in Northern Thailand.
#1 Posted: 24/5/2006 - 22:23
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Generally speaking the boats only stop when there is not enough water. The boats should be running.
#2 Posted: 25/5/2006 - 06:11
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Ops! I for got to say Welcome to Travelfish!
I've not heard about the floods you mention - am on Samui at the moment lapping up the sun...I guess I'll have to flick on the tv...
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Thanks a lot, now i can put my heart at ease and focus on planning this trip.
Btw, the flood has affected provinces in Northern Thailand such as Uttaradit, Nan, Phrae, Lampang and Sukhothai..
#4 Posted: 25/5/2006 - 09:23
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Just wanted to say that if you haven't taken this boat before, make sure you take something comfortable to sit on,
2 days sat on a wooden plank/seat is difficult on your ass, and unfortunately Laotian pharmacists are not familar with the word "hemroid"
LOL
#5 Posted: 3/6/2006 - 23:56
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Sabaydee, enjoy the trip and take a cushion with ! the monsoon - there is more water in the river - makes the trip more safty ! peace and Light !
Peter, Vienna, Austria
#6 Posted: 13/6/2006 - 19:56