By now, I’ve established a daily routine…
Up at about 5am to work on the computer until sunrise.
At the computer
Head out to the market
Luang Namtha Morning Market
Watch puppies and monkeys playing…
“Which way did ‘e go? Which way did ‘e go? This little chimp is making a monkey out of me!”
Make new friends…
Tik, from Minority Restaurant on her way to evening English class.
More cycling on Day 7
Cycling and sunning
Photo opps to remind myself I was in Laos
Eat at Minority Restaurant.
Big Noodles & Vegetables (2) Fried veggie spring rolls, (3) Tofu Soup
But, I’ve also started to talk with Minority Restaurant owner, Vanxai about Jamaica, about Saipan, about Laos, about America, and about the tourism industry in Luang Namtha. I offer to update the webpage for the restaurant a bit to make it a bit more appealing, and give a few tips on places to promote the restaurant on the web.
Introducing Vanxai to HappyCow.net
He also teaches me about the eco-tourism/adventure business and we agree to keep in touch upon my return to Jinghong.
Make sure you go Kayaking with Vanxai. That’s his passion!
Tomorrow morning, I return to China!
Jamaican in Asia — Then and Now
I last visited and roamed through mainland China in 2011. Now, after 15 years away, I am going back to discover what has changed and what remains the same!
China 2011 → China 2026