who else wants to go to Laos?

first plan:

Chiang Mai - Houay Xai - Luang Namtha - Muang Sing - Luang Namtha - Oudomxai - Ban Boun Tai - Phongsali - Hat Sa - Muang Khua - Muang Ngoi - Nong Khiaw - Luang Prabang - Pak Beng - Houay Xai - Chiang Mai

(sometime in Nov-Dec 2005 or 2006 when weather is cool & water levels in rivers are still high enough)

second plan:

Chiang Mai - Chom Thong - Doi Inthanon National Park - Hot - Mae Sariang - Mae Hong Son - Mae Surin - Mae Hong Son - Soppong - Pai - Huay Nam Daeng National Park - Chiang Mai - Doi Khun Tan National Park - Chiang Mai

(sometime in Dec 2005 or 2006)

& of course, e plan to return to Ban Apa in Chiang Rai again =)