One of my favorite things about traveling is meeting new and interesting people from around the world. Earlier this week, upon going for a walk I met Mia from South Korea. She was in Vang Vieng for the weekend and working on a project between the Korean and Laos governments that would help lift up impoverished communities in Laos. She asked where I was going and I showed her my map and explained I was planning on checking out a cave. Concerned about being unprepared in her dress, she decided to come along anyway!
We paid our 50 cent toll and crossed the river. We walked past old houses, cows, and rice fields looking for the stream that you follow to Khan Cave.
Great! There's a sign directing us where to go. We head down the road.
We found the stream and were met by a Laos girl and her brother who took a $1.50 entry fee to the cave trail. The young boy left with us to be our personal guide.
After following the stream for about 15 minutes we came to the cave. We went inside and helped each other through different parts. It was a little sketchy at times climbing over jagged rocks.
In the pitch dark we were able to take some photos with this Buddha behind us.
Our guide brought head lamps and we spent quite a bit of time exploring the different chambers.
In these photos you can see a big calcium stalactite forming from the ceiling.
It was fun sharing the afternoon and getting to know Mia. Our young guide was very friendly and we made sure to tip him generously. It was another great day in Vang Vieng Laos! If you like this post please view some of my others and consider following. Thank you! -Dan "World Travel Pro!"
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