Well, I’m back in Thailand again after spending several weeks biking through North/Central Laos.  Crossing the border from Laos to Thailand, it’s easy to see the wealth differences between the countries.  Seeing so many bright, shiny new cars on the road was a bit of a shock, as were all the international brands and air-conditioned stores along the highway!  In Laos, you find air-conditioning in banks (and as a result, many local people seem to spend all afternoon just hanging out in the bank enjoying the cool air!)  I liked Laos, but it’s nice to be back in the land of fast internet, at least for a little bit. (more…)