Katrina and I took a two-day trek with a guide into the mountainous countryside (past the new dam being constructed by the Chinese). The scenery is interesting, not necessarily beautiful. The level of deforestation is alarming and depressing. Slash and burn agriculture is still what sustains most of the villages, usually to plant rice.
We walked through a number of Khmu and Hmong villages.
These guys made their own scooters.
While these more enterprising boys were out in the woods hunting rats, which are delicious when grilled (we were told).
We spent the night in a village, climbing into bed before 7:30 because it was the only place to stay warm, and then hiked out the next day.
We walked through a number of Khmu and Hmong villages.
These guys made their own scooters.
While these more enterprising boys were out in the woods hunting rats, which are delicious when grilled (we were told).
We spent the night in a village, climbing into bed before 7:30 because it was the only place to stay warm, and then hiked out the next day.
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