After deciding not to do the trekking in laung nam tha there was really no reason to stay longer. Although I might regret it later, I just am not feeling up to it. So off I to Huay Xai, the gateway to Laos from Thailand, and home of The Gibbon Expierence. For most this place is merely a place they spend an hour or so after crossing the border from Thailand and then there off. Now normally I probably wouldn't stay either but I had something I was looking into. After getting a room and eating after my 4 hour ride here, I stopped at the office of the gibbon expierence. The nearest thing they had since I didn't book ahead was the 18th. That wasn't nearly as bad as when they told me the price was now $265 for the 3 days. Now I had saved a little by not trekking and I'd gotten myself back on budget by spending about $20 a day versus my original $33. This would put me back to about $200 behind my plan which really isn't all that bad I guess. And this is the crown jewel of SE Asia. Every little kids dream. 3 days living in tree houses hundreds of feet in the air, swinging from place to place through 1000m zip lines zooming through the forest canopy.... I was hooked. But still undecided in a weird way. Going back to the room, counting money, thinking etc..... I decided to go to the towns temple to give it a rest. The climb was very steep, and looking up I almost changed my mind. Stair after so many stairs, finally at the top out of breath. I'm greeted by a monk who chats mew up a little before letting me go my way. The view was pretty nice from up here, but not as great as simply turning around and looking at the steps.
   

     Heading back down the steps, and then to my room, pacing back and forth I finally made my choice. Marching hand full of money down to the office, I booked the gibbon expierence. I would have regretted it too much not too. I'll just have to pinch every little kip afterwards and catch up like I did last time.... Afterwards full of excitement I eagerly awaited the sunset I knew would happen in front of my balcony. What a worth while wait it was..... The palm tree in front of me gleaming with orange light, an amazing sight lay in front of me.

     Retiring for the night after an amzing view, and turning my leaving the great orange sky behind.... Very excited about the 18th, although I have no idea what i'll do in this townor two more days. An interesting time keeping busy it will be.....

      Gibbon Expierence here I come........................................................ :-)