Sep 15 2008
Sabaidee, Y’all …
Hey guys, I'm currently in Vientiene, but pressed for time as I'm catching a bus to Vang Vieng in about 20 minutes. As per the claims of my buddies Dee and Desh (no, I'm not kidding about the names), there's not much to do in Vientiene besides eat and drink … a lot.
But I will say this:
Yes, Beer Laos is the BEST fucking lager beer I've had in S.E. Asia (perhaps ever).
Yes, Laotion (sp?) food is perhaps the BEST in S.E. Asia (whereas the Philippines has taken the WORST food and drink combinations from all the cultures it was conquered by, Laos has taken all the BEST … think baguettes with pate and spicy guava salad - damn good!)
Yes, there's not much going on here, and the pace is beyond laid back. It's a lot like the Indo islands I frequent … but with no surf to pass the time. Still, it's nice.
Okay, more later, but gotta go.
you don’t like filipino food? wow. I never noticed!
Shaddap you!
I just KNEW you were gonna make some smarmy remark about that
Trust me, Laos food kicks ass and/or runs circles ’round Flips (depending on which metaphor you want me to abuse…), but Flips have way WAY much more character.
However, I admittedly adore Indo over both of them (sorry, kiddo).
try vietnamese food and knock yourself out.