winter holiday: Laos

I'm leaving tomorrow morning for Kunming in southern China, the first leg of my journey to Laos. From there I'll proceed overland, probably arriving in Laos in 3 or 4 days, depending on how slow I feel like taking things. I don't have to be back at school until the beginning of March, and I plan to take advantage of that time by exploring laid-back Laos. I'll keep you updated along the way as long as there are internet cafes.