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The Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, A Friendship Landmark
The Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, A Friendship Landmark
Anyone read or watched the movie "A Walk to Remember"? You know, the book by Nicholas Sparks. Ring a bell? Mandy Moore? Switchfoot? Only Hope? No – none – blank stare. Okay fine, I’ll confess – I watched that movie! Haha. But don’t judge! In my defense, our whole class watched it! Haha. But, there’s something about that movie that struck a cord, and no it was not the cheesy plot or the drama. It was the “two places at one time” wish list acted out during the movie. This seems like a good travel bucket list – yes? You know, being in two places at one time, that amazing and gut wrenching feeling that you’re able to cheat time and conquer two amazing places! Yes - thankfully, the Thailand-Laos Friendship Bridge is THAT. Check it out.
If you’re a fan of the adventure type kind of ruggedness, then this friendship is definitely for you. The place is as bare and as basic as a normal bridge. Nothing fancy, nothing elaborate. You’ll see flags of Laos and Thailand around the area. You’ll see the mocha Mekong river laying still. You’ll see fast cars pass you buy every five minutes or so. You’ll feel the wind brush through your perspiring skin. Everything is raw but this is the very reason that makes it a simple adventure. It’s simple but if you come to think of it, it’s profound as it is. The reason is more than enough to proceed. Two places in one go.
It’s all about comfort. Be sure to grab those comfy flops when you do this. You won’t want to spoil the experience due to an injured foot. No, it’s not trekking or anything - but still, better be prepared to do some walking. A little daredevil feeling since you’re feeling the swoosh of the vehicles as they pass you buy. Imagine you getting thrown out of the bridge, falling straight head first in the Mekong river just because you’re clumsy and not paying attention to the setting. Haha. Don’t forget to bring your memory recorder with you (SLR, video cam, iphone!), capture the moment and enjoy the scene. It’ll take about a good half an hour for you to walk back and forth, and take a snapshot of the Friendship bridge. Sidestory: friendship – friendship of the two countries. Okay, I knew you knew that! If only they offer passport stamps specific for these kinds of places (half TH, half LAO). Bridge brilliance.
It’s all about comfort. Be sure to grab those comfy flops when you do this. You won’t want to spoil the experience due to an injured foot. No, it’s not trekking or anything - but still, better be prepared to do some walking. A little daredevil feeling since you’re feeling the swoosh of the vehicles as they pass you buy. Imagine you getting thrown out of the bridge, falling straight head first in the Mekong river just because you’re clumsy and not paying attention to the setting. Haha. Don’t forget to bring your memory recorder with you (SLR, video cam, iphone!), capture the moment and enjoy the scene. It’ll take about a good half an hour for you to walk back and forth, and take a snapshot of the Friendship bridge. Sidestory: friendship – friendship of the two countries. Okay, I knew you knew that! If only they offer passport stamps specific for these kinds of places (half TH, half LAO). Bridge brilliance.
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