Don Kohn, 4000 Islands
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Pakse to Don Khon
After the adventures in the Bolaven jungle I headed south to the 4000 islands on the Mekong river bordering Cambodia. The islands are known for their chilled out atmosphere and I headed for Don Khon. It was a 2 hour bus ride from Pakse to Nakasong followed by a trip on a longboat to the island. The tourist season has begun and the bus and were full. Don Khon only has one street lined with guesthouses and a few restaurants. I checked into a simple bungalow at the Somphamit Guesthouse and chilled out in a hammock for a while and then went out to explore. The island still has crumbling…