Today we had a full day of excursions around the Golden Triangle, the border region between Thailand, Myanmar (Burma) and Laos.

We had the opportunity to get about the border town to Myanmar and even have a quick jump over the border at Thailand’s northernmost point.

We also made it to a viewpoint at Mekong to get a glimpse of the two neighboring countris, before heading for the Opium Museum – followed by a speedboat tour on the Mekong.

The speedboat trip included a stop in Laos – with the shopping opportunity in a fairly unethical market. They had everything on stock (and for free sale) from snake whisky (including a snake of course), to liquor with pieces of tiger penises or ivory statues.