getting ready for the 9 hour drive to Vientiane from Pakse. Good for audiobook listening.

Sitting in front of computer too long already this afternoon. Time for another walk; think I'll go to the Chinese temple.

in Pakse. Clear and warm today.

Beautiful morning in Pakse. Going for a walk before long day of meetings.

They're shooting off fireworks irregularly during the night, but the time I get to the window, I'm facing the night. Five mins later, repeat

Pretty sure that even though I have a TV, there won't be any inauguration coverage. Unless it's in Chinese or Thai.

Long day of meetings. Even in exotic tropical countries with few facilities, there are meetings. Meetings must be written into the DNA

got to Salavan very late last night, which makes Monday morning much more difficult.

back at home after attending day one of a funeral.

Just returned from the morning jog - 12 k. Took 2 1/2 hours but I spent a lot of time taking pictures and stopped to talk to a friend.