With groggy heads after a hard bowling session we got up late and decided to clear our hangovers by heading to Kouang Si Waterfall about 20kms outside town. At times, we really appreciate having our own transport especially when we see backpackers being ripped off and packed into tiny tuk tuks on the way to tourist spots.
Upon arrival to the waterfall we spotted a swing rope into one of the pools. A recurring source of jokes and amusement throughout the journey has been the infamous 'Malibu gets owned' video on Youtube. This is an early 90s clip from the US Gladiators show where the ultimate athlete, Brian Hudson gloriously knocks out the gladiator, Malibu. Although reaching the technical perfection of Hudson's swinging kick would be impossible, Dave gave it his best shot. See the two hilarious videos below and make your own comparisons!
'Malibu Gets Owned' Video
Dave Attempts to Re-Create the Brian Hudson Swing Kick!
That evening we took a stroll around the night markets which has all kinds of things for sale from locally made slippers, scarfs and jewellery to our old favourite, bottled Laos Whiskey and dead cobra! After an Indian dinner, we headed to a local bar and met plenty of other Irish travellers.
Luang Prabang's Night Markets
The night once again ended with a trip to the bowling alley where we were having a laugh with the local Laotian girls who worked there. They were a great laugh and full of smiles as most Laotian people are. Despite being tiny, they still kicked our asses at bowling.
Dave and the two girls who beat us at bowling...These girls are 19 but look like 6 year olds!
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