Down The Mekong

We laughed and laughed, but we had to do it. No better place than in Luang Prabang. We took a cruise down a tiny part of the Mekong just to see the sunset. This portion of the Mekong is largely unspoilt and almost free of garbage afloat.

There were just 3 of us on the beautifully varnished wooden boat. I was thrilled about that. It felt all nice and exclusive. Work was not on the top of our minds. That could be left aside for a bit. We excitedly chatted about Discovery's 'River Monsters' and what might lurk beneath us today.

The weather is pleasant- not humid and not at all scorching. It'll turn cooler next month, but it's alright now. There were only sounds of nature and the engine of the boat on the river. At some points, they turned off the engine and drift gently, just so let us soak in the serenity. Unlike Vietnam's Halong Bay where like ten thousand boats are fighting for space, it was just us and a couple of fishing boats. Halong Bay looks so much better in photos than the actual experience of checking it out. Here in Luang Prabang, it's still so tranquil. Such a rarity to find a quiet spot like this.

We lingered for a good hour or so on the boat. We simply enjoyed absorbing the sights and sounds of the area. Somehow, today's sunset didn't seem mindblowingly magnificent. It was quietly dignified and elegant.