The international language ... Charades!

I must have slept a solid ten hours. The guesthouse I choose is rather pricey (actually everything here seems quite pricey, come on Laos let's be friends with a budget) but it was a comfortable bed with the best pillows yet. I finally took to the streets feeling refreshed and yes this place is so magical. It's walking friendly with lots to see as you wander along down deserted streets in this yet again French style town. It's very run down but because of that very intriguing. The minimarts are jam packed with everything from pearl infused face whitening cream to wrenches to frozen foods, perfect since I forgot half my life in the hotel in Hue as I made a drunken dash to my bus. I had a proper cappuccino, a delicious egg sandwich and finished it off with some chocolate treats from the bakery. I also found where to get a tuk tuk tomorrow, a vegetarian restaurant, a book exchange and wifi (which i have to pay for, boo on that). I'm getting the serenity I was craving since Vietnam was sheer madness and although this town clearly shuts down early I've found all the amenities I have decided to risk going south before north to check out Si Phan Don, also known as four thousand islands. I might end up being a little tight for time in the end but I think it's more than worth the risk as long as I can find my way around, thank god for this guidebook that I've been wanting to burn the entire trip. Fun fact: the wheels on the bus go round and round, then it breaks down. Let the adventure begin!