“Help!” I waved frantically at the people on the bank. They waved back. That was nice. But also very unhelpful.

“I’ve always wanted to try riding a motorbike.” I remember saying this to Ollie, but I’m not sure why I said it. Because I really haven’t.

“There is literally nothing to do here except count the seconds until your departure.”- English (have actually visited the place)

If the phrase “start as you mean to go on” was enshrined in International Law, I probably wouldn’t even have reached Vientiane.

Ok, let’s play a little game. What is huge, has hardly any hair, and acted as my bathing companion? Thats Right, it’s Ollie Froy!

What did appear on the bank was just as surprising, for cutting a lonely figure in the middle of nowhere, (not an exaggeration) was a man.

Of the many qualities my wonderful friend possesses, grace is not included. Graciousness, yes- he is absolutely lovely. Gracefulness? Nah.