We took the slow boat from Luang Prabang to Northern Thailand. They call it the slow boat because it takes two days. Don't think the fact that they call it a slow boat lead you to think that there is a faster boat; there isn't. The only thing that goes faster are the speedboats where you sit in a cramped canoe wearing a helmet for seven hours, holding on while the driver speeds past rocks and whirlpools. We saw a few go past on our way with laughing Laos and white-faced grimacing westerners.
The slow boat was rather pleasant with a drinks bar, the graceful motion of the boat and a view to require jaw support. Nevertheless, two days on a boat necessitates a rest. We stayed the night at the border and crossed the next day after a good shower and a last tipple of Beer Lao.
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