Tadlo

We reached Tadlo really late and had to change a 50 USD bill to local currency what was not to easy. Tadlo is a remote village in a remote area in a remote country. People are still living in their traditional shacks and bath in the river. Waterfalls are close to the village and offer some sanity to battle the hot weather.
85 percent of the countrys land is not being used . This is partly because of a bad economy and relatively small population but most likely because of unexploded US bombs, that remain from the Vietnam war. The Viet Cong needed a safe heaven, because of the US air superiority in Vietnam. But eventually the same faith was awaiting them in Laos. Nowadays a lot of Laotians die because they have to clear fields or they on purpose take apart the bombs and sell the medal to China.
This gives you a impression of the economic situation of Laos. People were kind and helped you find the attractions and the kids were happy to play with us. Well maybe they were more interested in Victoria, since they don't seem familiar with Latin American clothes. So she got even more attention here then in other places all around Southeast Asia.
In total a beautiful place worth visiting for a few days.