The best things on our trip…

I started this, but didn’t ever really finish it – but here’s the half-finished list anyway:

Best cafe – Compass Lodge in Shangri-La.

Best restaurant – hard one, but we did go to Quang An Ngon twice. Three times if you count the copycat restaurant owned by different owners.

Most expensive meal – Sunday brunch buffet at Sofitel Metropole. I decided after this buffets are so not worth it.

Most memorable meal – probably my fish in Vientiane – sooo good.

Best accommodation – Jade Emu & Jade Roo in Dali.

Most memorable accommodation – Zheng Yi Club.

Most memorable accommodation (for the wrong reasons) – Akha village homestay.

Best ‘sight’ or activity – Tiger Leaping Gorge.

Best journey from A to B – the boat trip to Nong Khiauw.

Worst journey from A to B – the bus ride from Yuangyang to Hekou (grrr!)

City/town which most lived up to our expectations (in a good way) – Shangri-La. In a bad way – Hoi An.

Best souvenir – maybe our painting & calligraphy from our workshop?

Worst souvenir – the crappy dresses I got made in Hoi An.