Danny’s travelogue

Slow Boat, Take It Easy

Photo Essay written 10 March 2008

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride. And never get on a boat that requires you to wear a helmet.

Riverbank Children

Riverbank Children

Children of this village stand and watch as the speedboaters, who had spent the night at their village after their boat crashed, climb aboard the slow boat.

Gone Swimming

Gone Swimming

Children from a local village enjoy a dip in the river.

Best Seat in the House

Best Seat in the House

Finding some open space on the slow boat.

Pak Beng

Pak Beng

The riverside village that serves at the midway point and overnight stop for the two day slow boat journey.

Cargo Ships

Cargo Ships

Cargo ships and houseboats docked on the banks of the river.

Engine Room View

Engine Room View

The riverbanks as viewed from the engine room cabin.

Pillows Are Important

Pillows Are Important

General seating on the slow boat. The wooden benches are not forgiving.

Slow Boat, Laos

Slow Boat, Laos

View from the roof of the slow boat as we make our way down the river.

Danny Gold

Danny Gold has been a member since 14 February 2008 and goes by dgold0101.

Currently in new york.

I am not currently gainfully employed.