We find motorbike rental to be incredibly expensive in Luang Prabang, after being quoted prices of 20-30USD we are ready to give up. We are lucky to find a bike for closer to 10USD and decide it's the best price we'll get.
Two heavy Aussies, a weak 100cc bike and a couple of hills prove to be difficult going for our little dream bike, however a combination of 1st gear, zigzagging up the mountain and some burnt oil get us there without either of us having to walk.
The waterfalls are said to have a tiger enclosure and a bear enclosure. The bear enclosure contains six bears who like to sleep and eat. I find out later on that the tiger ate too much buffalo one day and died, highly unfortunate.
The waterfalls are amazing and we stop often to take photos.
One of the swimming areas has a rope swing. The Laos kids love to use it and like children everywhere, they have no fear. I laugh every time I see them swimming back to shore.
Anything Laos kids can do, we can do better, so we join in the fun.
It's a long walk to the top of the waterfalls. We're greeted with a sign saying danger waterfalls, however like all things in South-East Asia, it's more of a recommendation than a rule. This photo is the reward for the daring.
The view from the bottom.
The view from halfway.
Ivan, i had a go on that exact rope swing when i was in Laos at the start of the year! Brings back memories.
Kristen xox