We arrived in Laos the day after their New Year. It was obvious from the vibe of the city that everyone was inside sporting a hefty hangover from the previous day’s festivities. The streets were deserted while the whole town was recovering. 
We headed out nonetheless and strolled along the Mekong river. 
We came across some hardcore partiers who were still going. They were singing songs on the worst sound system ever and calling us over to join them and share a drink. Temping as it may be to drink dodgy looking alcohol at noon with people in a prolonged state of inebriation, we gave it a pass and simply wished them a happy new year. 
It was to take our time and simply walk around discovering the city. Being laid back, we were told is a characteristic typical of the locals. Always willing to comply with the cultural ways of the country we happily relaxed and took it easy for a change. After a while though the heat started to get to us and we were acting a little crazy… joking around, playing, wearing one’s pants on one’s arms… Yes I did just write that its not a typo. Antonio, thank you for that. Actually, we always act crazy. The heat was just an excuse… We are funny people, and not in the ‘haha’ way. Although we do make each other laugh and that’s all that matters! We enjoy each other’s company (thank god!) and when we’re bored you better watch out because we will launch ourselves into our own little world and speak our own language. That’s what happens when you spend so much time together!