The two-day slow-boat Up-the-Mekong trip – here – has a stopover in the small village in Pakbeng. It’s a small village, you arrive just before the sun starts to drop, and you leave in the morning straight after breakfast. And a shower is a good idea on arrival after a long day on the river. So there’s just enough time around dinner, sleeping and breakfast to take a few photos.

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Our accommodation – there are a lot of guest houses to choose from
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View from the room and our dining area
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Up the road from the guest house
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The Mekong
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a sense of scale along the river
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Neighbours
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Village amenities – some places take cards, cash is welcomed.
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Locals
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Early markets opening

It is possible to stay a day longer, get the next boat and do some hiking in the area.

Photos taken on the Panasonic Lumix GX80 with the Lumix 12-60mm zoom.