The rain has finally tired itself out I think. Yesterday it poured the whole day with alternating strength. But I hired a bicycle for 10,000 kip (a little more than $1) for half a day and a blue poncho that says “Shower Attack.” After equipping myself with these items I had lunch at a vegetarian...

A Chicago bus. Notice the cycle racks in front (Image from The Bergen Network). So far most of my travelling here has been by bus. I have hardly used the train except to get to the office. But buses are convenient, its just that they are a bit slower than trains. Unlike buses in Bangalore,...