Went out to the local bookstores but they don't sell the colouring books that I was looking to buy for the children. I was kind of disappointed to put this plan aside.
So I went back to take my bike to do a little off roading and explore the place a little. Rode out of town and explored a couple of the nearby village. My bike when without my heavy luggage, ate up the dirt track happily.
11am went back to town for an early lunch of 'khao soi' (spicy noodle soup) for 10,000 kips (US$1.25)
In a little while, I shall gear up and ride to Boten, the border to China.
12pm I set off for Boten. When I reached there, the entire Chinese administered vice town is abandoned as if an epidemic has hit it. Just like the 'land of the dead'
All the hotels, restaurants, KTV, massage joints, casino and brothels were all closed or abandoned. There were also many building that were nearing completion. Strange that that Chinese will just walk away from such a big investment.
Disgusted, I went back to my room for a nap. Slept till 6pm and then went outside to the night market for dinner.
Had papaya salad, roast pork and pineapple shake for 22,000kips (US2.75) 90% of the shops are closed after dark and the town is dead. Not to my liking at all. It's a good thing I'm leaving for the Thai border in Huey Xai tomorrow morning.
Expenses:
Hotel - US$11.25
F&B - US$10
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