4000 Islands

Laos and Cambodia

2025-04-02

I arrive by boat from Pakse and head first to the north side of Don Det for a dip in the river.

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I continue on to Don Khon. I see the old locomotive rail route, walk to the falls, buy bamboo hats on the way, and cross the suspension bridges around the area.

Evening

Back on Don Det, I head in for another dip. The current is loud and restless, and at one point a crab bites my foot hard enough to leave me bleeding.

Sunset

I find a lovely viewpoint over the islands and the river and sit there watching the light fade.

Night

I stop to watch some fire dancing, have beer, fries, and a sandwich for dinner, and later head to a mini golf place called G-Spot. Our running bet for the nine holes ends up being 34 jobs.

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