Laos

I am not sure if this applies to everyone, but this is how I feel every time I return from an awesome trip. I think back on all the wonderful moments in that place, and compare them to the bleak life and future I am having now. And it really makes me wonder if I still want to be here. I have sung years and years of patriotic national day songs, recited the pledge thousands of times, and served my time as a national serviceman. But when I flew off into an unknown land, it felt so much more, familiar. The food is better, the services better, everything is that much better than home. 

Take for example this trip to Laos. I was not expecting much, more of enjoying the peace and quiet of a rural countryside was what I expected. Although not exactly a countryside, the stay has showed me a peaceful and quiet side of this forgotten land. Given that it was a low tourist season, it was as though we booked the entire town for ourselves. Many times we were the only people around, be it sightseeing, shopping, or having a meal at a restaurant. 

Now home just feels so crowded, if we are still calling it home that is. Don't really know why I am typing anymore, lost my trend of thought after a Skype call from a friend. But yes, I would love to revisit Laos, and other parts of IndoChina again.