Lao Pako - Ban Lao Pako: Sleeping in the jungle by the river...
Lao Pako in 2001, now called Ban Pako or Ban Lao Pako, situated along a branch of Mekong River - We stayed in a nice bungalow with bathroom and balcony-terrace for 3 nights. We walked the jungle trails, and enjoyed the herbal steam bath and spring bath afterwords. We even deared to paddle in a very narrow wooden canoe (with no protection for the camera...) over the river for a walk in the jungle just across from our bungalow. And of course, we relaxed on our balcony or at the restaurant chating with the staff and other travellers.
This was in 2001, but I remember very vividly that we paid 1.3 million Lao Kip, in 5000 notes (!), for 3 nights +in a bungalow food, drinks and steambath. It seems like very much, but it's not.
River view, herbal steam bath and spring. Quiet except for the jungle sounds...
